If you're hiking, hunting, or just spending time outdoors in Texas, there's one sound you don't want to hear: the sharp warning rattle of a snake. And in some parts of the state, the odds of hearing ...

For most people, slipping on a pair of running shoes is part of a normal morning routine. But for one man, that everyday ...

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 ...

While snakes might not sing, chirp, or roar, they’ve got a surprising playlist, complete with hisses, buzzes, wheezes, and ...

A sea of brown and gray scales rest peacefully in a Minnesota den as rattle sounds fill the air. It’s a “rare sight” for the team of nongame biologists surveying the southeastern area of Minnesota, ...

As Ventura County heads into summer, the chance of an encounter with a rattlesnake increases for area residents and visitors. Drawn out by the summer warmth, the cold-blooded creatures can not only be ...

Although rattlesnakes are present in Arizona, they generally avoid humans. But 182 rattlesnake bites were reported statewide in 2024. Most bites occur at residences. Recommended treatment includes ...

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.