How the timber rattlesnake became a symbol of American independence

American colonies declaring their independence from Great Britain. One of the most enduring symbols of those “times that try ...

The Okeene Rattlesnake Roundup was born out of efforts to protect cattle from deadly bites

A handful of rattlesnake events are held in Oklahoma, including in Okeene, Waynoka, Waurika, Apache and Mangum.
Houston Public Media

Lessons from rattlesnake class in the American Southwest

A Phoenix Herpetological Society rattlesnake class attendee moves to pick up a Western Diamondback Rattlesnake with snake tongs under the supervision of instructor Cale Morris at the Florence Ely ...
The Desert Sun

Here's the most venomous snake in California. And what to do if you are bitten

Snake bites are most common between April and October, and immediate medical attention is crucial if bitten. The survival rate of rattlesnake bites is high with proper treatment, but avoiding snakes ...
Yahoo

Rattlesnake encounters in Redding's heat: What to do if you see or are bitten by one

Hot weather is bringing out Shasta County's shy sun-worshipping rattlesnakes, to the chagrin of humans who fear them. Native to Shasta County, the Northern Pacific rattlesnake comes out from under ...
USA Today

Rattlesnake 'mega-den' goes live on webcam that captures everyday lives of maligned reptile

In a famous scene from "Raiders of the Lost Ark," big-screen hero Indiana Jones says, "Snakes. Why did it have to be snakes?" Researchers at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo ...
AOL

What Would YOU Do if a Rattlesnake Was on Your Couch?

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 ...