The Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake is a federally threatened species that prefers wetter habitats like edges of lakes, marshy grasslands, and forested swamplands. They can also be found in dry ...

Timber rattlesnakes are rare and inhabit mountainous regions, while cottonmouths prefer watery environments. Eastern diamondback rattlesnakes are the largest and heaviest rattlesnake species globally.

The timber rattlesnake likes to hang out near cover and rugged terrain — rocks, crevices and trees — throughout the state. Adult timber rattlesnakes grow to about 36-60 inches in length.

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The timber rattlesnake gets a new segment on its rattle each time it sheds its skin, though they sometimes break off. Appearance: Timber rattlesnakes vary in size and color but can be recognized ...

The survival rate of rattlesnake bites is high with proper treatment, but avoiding snakes is the best prevention. California has nearly 50 native snake species, including rattlesnakes, the only ...

Behavior An aggressive ambush hunter that gives little warning before striking. The timber rattlesnake is the largest venomous snake in Nebraska, at 36 to 60 inches long. It is also the second-largest ...

Eastern diamondback rattlesnake. Image by mfeaver, CC BY 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0, via Wikimedia Commons The world of reptiles has always been ...

Washington State has one native venomous snake, the Northern Pacific Rattlesnake, found mainly in the eastern part of the state. Rattlesnake bites require immediate medical attention; common ...