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 ...

Rattlesnakes are common in Arizona, especially from March to October. Rattlesnakes are venomous and should be treated with caution. Most bites are not fatal with prompt medical treatment. The Mojave ...

Rattlesnakes are most active in the warmer months and give birth in the fall, experts say. Liz Dufour/The Enquirer USA TODAY NETWORK Are you noticing more rattlesnakes? It’s baby rattlesnake season in ...

Some rattlesnake species are protected in Arizona and harming them carries hefty fines. A hunting license is required to kill or collect most rattlesnake species. It's illegal to kill certain species.

You’re enjoying a summer hike with your dog when you hear a yelp. She’s just been bitten by a rattlesnake. Now what? About 150,000 dogs in the U.S. are bitten by rattlesnakes each year, according to ...

As my son fought a venomous snake bite, I confronted old grief over my parents' deaths and learned how deeply we all need ...

Snakes need a warm environment to maintain a normal body temperature. So, snakes living in temperate climates must find shelter from the cold for the winter season. While snakes are known as solitary ...

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Think twice before killing that snake. In Arizona, the law might not be on your side. While it’s perfectly natural to be startled by a slithering rattlesnake on your hike, it's illegal to kill certain ...