Among over 30 species of rattlesnake, there is a wide variety of sizes. The smallest rattlesnake species is the western pygmy rattlesnake (Sistrurus miliarius), which only reaches about 18 inches in ...

The rivers and swamps of the Southeast are home to the cottonmouth, a venomous water snake famous for swimming, climbing, and sometimes dropping into boats. Also called the water moccasin, this snake ...

Discover the secrets of the Titanoboa - the largest snake to ever live. Discover the secrets of the Titanoboa - the largest snake to ever live - as Dr. Carlos Jaramillo of the Smithsonian Tropical ...

Copperheads are among the most common venomous snakes in the United States, and their camouflage makes them especially dangerous. With a distinctive pattern that blends seamlessly into fallen leaves, ...