"This is a large stand of buckthorn that is on fen that is habitat for massasauga rattlesnake." Park ranger sparks concern ...

Image via Depositphotos The Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake is a tiny, thick-bodied rattlesnake that lives in shallow marshes. It is one of just three rattlesnake species that inhabit Canada. It has a ...

Ohio's venomous snakes:Ohio is home to 3 venomous and rare snake species. What you need to know about them When encountered, copperheads will usually lie motionless or retreat if they have the chance.

Here's what you should know about the copperhead in Ohio. One of three venomous snakes native to Ohio, the copperhead is "uncommon" in the Buckeye State, according to the Reptiles of Ohio Field ...

The start of the Lunar New Year began on Jan. 29, celebrating the year of the snake. What snakes can you find throughout Ohio?

the Eastern Timber Rattlesnake and the Eastern Massasauga. They're all rare. Nonvenomous snakes tend to have a triangular, pointed head whereas the venomous snakes have a broad head and a skinny ...

The snake was discovered before the bananas were available to consumers. An "unwanted hitchhiker" was found in a box of bananas at a New Hampshire grocery store on Friday, according to Rainforest ...

ELOY, Ariz. (KPHO/Gray News) — A man in Arizona nearly lost his left hand after he was bitten by a rattlesnake. Tommy Niebrzydowski was the first rattlesnake bite case of 2025 at Banner Health ...

Found across the Great Plains and into the Rockies, the Prairie Rattlesnake is known for its ability to adapt to diverse habitats, from grasslands to forests. This species’ venom is hemotoxic, ...

“Of the 17 snake species in the state, only two are venomous – the timber rattlesnake and the massasauga. Both are found only in the southeastern counties and are rarely encountered.