While the vast majority of Texas' snakes are completely harmless, about 15% are venomous, including rattlesnakes, ...

A longstanding theory in evolutionary biology is that venomous predators like rattlesnakes often develop complex venoms in ...

For the second summer, hundreds of rattlesnakes in a Colorado "mega den" are being livestreamed as part of Project RattleCam.

Scientists have long known that the venom of each rattlesnake species is a distinct, constantly evolving chemical cocktail. Now, new research shows that the venom of rattlesnakes that live on Mexican ...

Researchers at the University of South Florida are uncovering new clues about how animals evolve by studying rattlesnake ...

With a chilling rattle and lightning-fast strike, rattlesnakes are among nature’s most iconic—and feared—predators. But did ...

On remote islands in the Gulf of California, scientists uncovered a surprising twist in rattlesnake evolution: simpler venom ...

Rattlesnakes are the only native venomous snakes in California. Here's where they live and what to do if you are bitten.

FREER, Texas — Rattlesnakes, music, and tons of food are taking over Freer this weekend as the small South Texas town hosts its 60th Annual Rattlesnake Roundup.

Six venomous snake species reside in South Carolina, with the copperhead being the most common. Timber rattlesnakes are rare ...

A new study found that some rattlesnakes are producing simpler venoms containing fewer and more focused toxin families than complex venoms -- a surprising discovery that challenges long-held ideas ...