Hot weather is bringing out Shasta County's shy sun-worshipping rattlesnakes, to the chagrin of humans who fear them. Native to Shasta County, the Northern Pacific rattlesnake comes out from under ...

Although many people fear them, rattlesnakes are not generally aggressive by nature. They would much rather retreat when given an escape route. However, the majority of venomous snakebites in the U.S.

Two rattlesnakes were caught on video engaging in a mating combat dance to win over a nearby female snake in Los Padres National Forest last week. The Forest Service shared the video on Facebook on ...

Five tiny but venomous creatures got their check-ups — “very carefully.” While handling a group of baby rattlesnakes, a video shows a North Carolina rescue team using tongs, a tube and other equipment ...