Top 19 Animals That Hunt Rattlesnakes

Have you ever wondered what the top 19 animals are that hunt rattlesnakes? I was pretty curious myself. So let’s jump right in together!

#19 Kingsnakes

These serpents make a meal out of rattlesnakes like no one has seen before.

#18 Roadrunners

Generally, quick on their feet, they snatch up rattlesnakes before they can even rattle.

#17 Hawks

Harris's Hawk — Hawk. Image by James Lee via Unsplash

They swoop down from above, giving rattlers a surprise they ain’t expecting.

#16 Owls

blakiston’s fish owl — Blakiston’s fish owl is the largest owl globally. Image by feather0510 via Depositphotos.

Silent but deadly, they catch rattlers slippin’ under the cover of night.

#15 Mongooses

Yellow Mongoose (Cynictis penicillata) at the London Zoo. By Steven G. Johnson – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=11326536

Small but mighty, they take down rattlers with lightning-fast reflexes.

#14 Eagles

Brown snake eagle. Image via depositphotos.

With eyesight sharper than a knife, they spot rattlers from quite some distance away.

#13 Bobcats

Stealthy predators, they pounce on rattlers with lethal precision.

#12 Coyotes

They are the furthest from picky eaters, and rattlers are just another snack on the menu.

#11 Gopher Snakes

mama bird dies trying to save her chicks — Gopher Snake. Image via Depositphotos

Evidently, mimicking rattlers, they fool their prey before striking.

#10 Opossums

What do you know, we have arrived at the half way point in our list of animals that hunt rattlesnakes. Surprisingly, these critters ain’t afraid to mix with rattlesnakes.

#9 Badgers

While being impressive diggers, they hunt rattlers in their own turf.

#8 Gila Monsters

Evidently, slow and steady, they may not be in a rush, but they still get the job done.

#7 Wildcats

Agile and cunning, they outmaneuver rattlers with ease.

#6 Ferrets

While being sneaky little devils, they wriggle into tight spots to catch rattlers off guard.

#5 Bullsnakes

Big and bold, they stare down rattlers before striking.

#4 Herons

A great blue heron takes flight. Image by Joshua J. Cotten via Unsplash

Wading through marshes, they snatch up rattlers like it’s a stroll in the park.

#3 Weasels

Long-tailed Weasel Yosemite National Park — Long-tailed Weasel By jill@ghostbear.org via Depositphotos

Small size, big attitude. They fear no rattler.

#2 Foxes

channel island fox — Image by buteo via Depositphotos

Clever and crafty, they outsmart rattlers with their cunning ways.

#1 Skunks

spotted skunk — Image by JayPierstorff via Depositphotos

Surprisingly enough, these stinkers ain’t afraid to take on rattlers if need be.

Wrapping Up with Animals That Hunt Rattlesnakes

Bald Eagle — Close up shot of United States iconic bird facing camera with wings spread in flight. Image via Depositphotos

I have never seen a skunk before, it would be an absolute dream come true! I think I may need to visit soon to see one for myself! This is our official list of Animals That Hunt Rattlesnakes. If you think there should’ve been other animals included in this list, please feel free to let us know in the comments. Can’t wait to hear from you!

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