Encountering a snake in the wild can be startling, but knowing how to quickly identify a venomous one could be lifesaving.

Visible (color) and UV (grayscale) photos of three pitviper species exhibiting a wide range of UV reflectance. From top to bottom, the species are a prairie rattlesnake, a western diamondback ...

This species' colors range from a light tan or gray to dark browns. These snakes oftentimes won't rattle when you initially come upon them, says the Louisiana Sportsman. The pygmy rattlesnake is ...

The Arizona black rattlesnake is a venomous species in the American southwest. It is known for color-changing abilities, cooperative parenting, and social behavior. These snakes are found in high ...