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.

Rattlesnakes are one of the most discernible snakes in the animal kingdom, not only because of their appearance, but also because of how they shake their tails at threats to warn them to stay away.

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 some of the most unique yet feared animals in the world. They are famous for their iconic rattle on the end of their tail, which is used as a warning system. These rattles are made of ...

The World's Largest Rattlesnake Roundup, now in its 67th year, took place in Sweetwater last weekend. The event began in the 1950s as a way to control the rattlesnake population within the city. Venom ...

Drought drives snakes into backyards; Bo Slyapich makes a living catching them. July 17, 2007 — -- Bo Slyapich spends his summer days beating through the brush, looking for trouble in the hills ...