 By showing them the real behaviors that happen when we're not around, they may gain a sense of appreciation for the animals. Dickinson College biology professor Dr. Scott Bobak mentions one of the goals of the project. How these females might interact with one another when they're in this aggregated setting. Rattlesnakes are found almost everywhere in the continental U.S., but researching them is difficult due to their secretive behavior. Stephan Kaufman, CBS News.