Rattlesnakes are one of the most discernible snakes in the animal kingdom, not only because of their appearance, but also because of how they shake their tails at threats to warn them to stay away.

Rattlesnake encounters are rare, but it's that time of year when they become more likely in Southern California. Warmer and dry weather means more people outside, many of whom are enjoying the ...

Encountering a rattlesnake in Texas isn’t all that uncommon — but even the residents who have lived in the state for decades wouldn’t expect to find one lounging on their couch watching the NBA ...

Rattlesnake encounters are rare, but spring is that time of year when hikers, runners and dog walkers are more likely to encounter one in Southern California. Warmer and dry weather means more people ...

A venomous snake was hiding in plain sight in a photo shared on Reddit, stumping many people who were struggling to find it. The Reddit user from northwestern Oklahoma shared the photo Wednesday, May ...

Project RattleCam started monitoring the Colorado den, home to hundreds of snakes, in May Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013. Her work has previously ...

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.

A Phoenix-based company that relocates rattlesnakes reported by concerned residents has quizzed Facebook followers by posting the accompanying image and asking: "Western Diamondback Rattlesnake ...

“I knew it was potentially deadly,” said Zain Shah, who was hospitalized after the bite Abigail Adams is a Human Interest Writer and Reporter for PEOPLE. She has been working in journalism for seven ...

Cary Elwes encountered a scary situation when he was bitten by a rattlesnake while working in his yard. The “Princess Bride” actor, 59, was nipped by his Malibu home on Saturday and airlifted to ...