Whether one is walking on a park trail or hiking in the woods, it’s exciting to see a snake in the wild. It could be a small one slithering through a pile of leaves on its way back to its hole. Or ...

The western diamondback rattlesnake is one of the most dreaded animals in North America. Sadly, a bite from one can prompt severe clinical issues and even demise if that is not treated as expected. In ...

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Western diamondback rattlesnakes are the most commonly encountered snakes in the greater Phoenix area. They average 3 to 4 feet in length and will not hesitate to strike if they feel threatened. “ ...

We’ve Got the BIGGEST Rattlesnakes. Source: Youtube, Upload: Venom Central. The American Southwest harbors an awe-inspiring secret, where the arid landscapes hold more than just scenic beauty. One of ...

A western diamondback rattlesnake coiled and rattled ... It moved and weaved like a boxer ready to strike. A rattlesnake will strike at between 125 mph and 150 mph. This snake eyed the inflated ...

Amid intermittent rain, clouds and spots of sun, the Sweetwater Jaycees visited the Texas Capitol this week with three boxes of western diamondback rattlesnakes in tow. For nearly 30 years, members of ...

Natalie Garcia reacts as a western diamondback rattlesnake is draped over her shoulders by Sweetwater Jaycee Blake Stephens at the Texas State Capitol Building. The Jaycee's were visiting the Capitol ...

A 2-foot western diamondback rattlesnake was found trapped in a plastic ... It was also in a feisty mood, as it was unable to coil and strike in its own defense, he said. Rattlesnake Solutions ...