Rattlesnakes are fascinating and often misunderstood venomous snakes found across North and South America. Known for their signature rattle and powerful venom, these reptiles play an important role in ...

Today we meet Costa Rica’s rattlesnake, the Central American rattlesnake. It’s a beautiful serpent complete with potent venom, a unique warning system, and the ability to curse people with bad luck, ...

A Tennessee hiker died after being bitten by a timber rattlesnake he picked up. Timber rattlesnakes, copperheads, and massasauga rattlesnakes are Ohio's three venomous snake species. While venomous, ...

If you’re going to encounter a venomous snake in the Triangle, you’re most likely to see a copperhead. While rattlesnake bites can be much more dangerous, snake experts say it’s highly unlikely you’ll ...

Nature is waking up again in South Carolina as the weather warms. As S.C. residents begin enjoying outdoor activities again, it's important to know what to look out for in nature to stay safe. There ...

Roads, buildings and farms are preventing Michigan’s only rattlesnake from finding mates outside of their population. A 15-year study shows that fragmentation into smaller, more isolated patches is ...