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87 schools use the "Rattlers" mascot.
Most common states: Texas (38), Arizona (12), California (9)
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Meet the Rattlers, a mascot that's definitely not for the faint of heart This tough-sounding animal mascot has been slithering its way into the hearts of students and fans across the USA. The Rattlers mascot is used by 87 schools, and it's particularly popular in Wyoming, where it seems to strike a chord with the local spirit. The story behind this mascot is pretty cool; for some schools, like Florida A&M University, the name "Rattlers" was chosen because of the abundance of rattlesnakes on the land where the school was built, and it was meant to evoke fear and respect from opponents⚡. So, the next time you hear someone cheer for the Rattlers, remember they're representing a symbol of strength and resilience 🛡️
Hear how the Rattlers fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 38 programs flying the Rattlers banner across Texas. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Blair Brooks
Texas Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Wyoming. With 2 schools per million residents, the Rattlers is part of daily conversations here.”
Avery Lopez
Wyoming Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Rattlers delivers the perfect animal energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Morgan Hughes
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
87 schools in our database use the Rattlers mascot across 15 states.
The Rattlers shows up most in Texas (38), Arizona (12), and California (9). Wy also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Rattlers as a Animal and Reptile mascot. Programs note that it is known for its tough tone.
Elementary programs adopt the Rattlers most often (39 schools). High School (26) and Other (12) also feature this mascot.