Despite their fearsome reputation, timber rattlesnakes are typically shy and elusive, preferring to avoid human encounters whenever possible. Image via evangrimes ...

Their tails end in a series of rattles, which they use as a warning signal. Timber rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus) coiled next to car wheel. Image via Deposit Photos The venom of Timber Rattlesnakes ...

Conservation efforts continue to study this unique reptile. The Arizona black rattlesnake (Crotalus cerberus) is an unusual and fairly rare venomous species in the American southwest. Its striking ...

Even among patient bitten by highly venomous species such as an eastern diamondback or timber rattlesnake, the average time to see a doctor was more than an hour. Nearly 10% of the patients whose ...

Unless you’re an avid hiker or one that spends a lot of time outdoors your chances of ever coming across a Timber Rattlesnake are small. As big and venomous as they are, often measuring five feet, ...

President Donald Trump seeks an “immediate expansion” from federal forests, testing the economic and environmental costs of increased logging. President Donald Trump aims to put the federal ...

SWEETWATER, Texas — The Sweetwater Jaycees' 67th annual Rattlesnake Roundup began on Friday. West Texas is home to about four species of rattlesnake, with the Diamondback being the most common.

While Arizona, Georgia, Florida, Texas, and Alabama are home to most snake bites, Tennessee should not be left off this list, especially with the timber rattlesnake right in its backyard as the most ...

The Big Timber Pioneer publishes its obituaries and death notices with Legacy.com, a leading online obituary database that partners with more than 1,500 newspapers. Funeral homes often submit ...

Most fatal snake bites are the fault of a rattlesnake. Where to find them ... is known for giving a lengthy warning before attacking. Timber rattlesnakes tend to have a more mild temperament ...

Its venom composition varies by region, making it exceptionally deadly. The Mojave rattlesnake (Crotalus scutulatus) is known for its highly potent venom, making it one of the most venomous snakes ...