While it's not every day people see a rattlesnake in Oregon, the venomous reptile is common in certain parts of the state.

the prairie rattlesnake, the Midget-faded rattlesnake and the Western massasauga rattlesnake. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Prairie rattlesnakes, the stars of the snake ...

the Grand Canyon rattlesnake and the Midget Faded rattlesnake, according to educational website A-Z Animals. Rattlesnakes are very venomous, and their bite can make a person seriously ill.

Midget faded rattlesnakes are more common in western ... "You will most likely hear a rattlesnake before you spot them," Van Hoose told the Chieftain. "Rattlesnakes have very effective natural ...

The blotchy black pattern was very obvious in small snakes but faded and less visible in larger ones, the study said. Intrigued by this “unusual” change in color, researchers caught several ...

The snake had dropped from the ceiling ... The animal was probably startled and bit my feet, causing a sharp pain that faded into numbness. Article continues below "I did not know what to do ...