The timber rattlesnake is one of North America's most dangerous snakes, widely found across the east of the country. They typically measure 36 to 60 inches in length, when mature, and although rare, ...

Six venomous snake species are native to Florida. Snakes are most active during the warmer months of spring and early summer. The timber rattlesnake, one of the six venomous species, is found in a ...

Most snakes in New Hampshire are relatively harmless. You leave them alone, and they'll leave you alone while keeping your yard's ecosystem in balance (think fewer rodents). But, there are one species ...

A hiker died after being bitten by a rattlesnake in Savage Gulf State Park in Tennessee. The hiker reportedly picked up the snake, which was likely a timber rattlesnake. The hiker died after being ...

Summer in Southern Appalachia affords many opportunities to watch and learn more about our diverse species of wildlife. Near the border of Western North Carolina and East Tennessee, I see migrating ...

Rattlesnakes are most commonly associated with the rolling deserts and arid scrublands of the American Southwest, but they have a much broader habitat range than many people realize. Though these cold ...

Rattlesnakes are among the most recognisable venomous snakes in North America, known for their distinctive rattling tails and potentially dangerous bites. Two species often compared for their size, ...