In colder months, rattlesnakes in California enter a state known as brumation, where their metabolism slows significantly due to lower temperatures. This dormancy period occurs when fall and winter temperatures drop below 60 degrees, prompting them to conserve energy. Although they may not move as much, rattlers can still shift locations, often basking in sunny spots when it's available. Their activity typically peaks in warmer months, from April to October, when they are more often seen basking or hunting during cooler parts of the day.
Rattlesnakes are sensitive to ambient temperature and adjust their behavior accordingly, being most active at dawn, dusk, and night to avoid overheating.
They don't really actually sleep. The temperature gets so low that their metabolism gets really slow. They're basically just waiting it out until it gets warmer.
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