Rattlesnakes are the only native venomous snakes in California. Here's where they live and what to do if you are bitten.

Snake bites are most common between April and October, and immediate medical attention is crucial if bitten. The survival rate of rattlesnake bites is high with proper treatment, but avoiding snakes ...

Thursday’s field outing followed a few days in the classroom learning about snakes and handling some in captivity, including the timber rattler (Crotalus horridus). “This gives you the ...

Mexican small-headed rattlesnakes, scientifically known as Crotalus intermedius, are a “poorly known” species of venomous snake native to Mexico, researchers said. They are most active during ...

Timber Rattler (Crotalus horridus) coiled and rattling; ready to strike. Timber rattlesnake: Brown or tan with wide, dark crossbands and grows more than four feet. Its tail is entirely black and ...

Snakes are among nature’s most effective predators, with some species capable of delivering venomous bites that can pose significant threats to humans and animals alike. North America is home to a ...

Herpetology is the branch of zoology concerned with the study of amphibians (including frogs, toads, salamanders, newts and the gymnophiona) and reptiles (including snakes, lizards, amphisbaenids ...

Dr. Dale Wallis, who developed the Crotalus Atrox Toxoid vaccine with her partner Jim Wallis after their cats were nearly killed by rattlesnakes over 20 years ago, said the vaccine has been ...

a snake that is laying on the ground. Image via Unsplash. The United States is home to a fascinating array of biodiversity, and among this diversity are some of the most venomous snakes in the world.