How Project RattleCam Is Rewriting the Rattlesnake’s Bad Reputation

Many of us love animals, but there are some—like the rattlesnake—that we find difficult to sympathize with. I don’t wish ...

First-ever rattlesnake found in a Texas county surprises scientists

The species is common-its appearance here is not.
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What to do if you spot a rattlesnake in your yard

A rattlesnake isn't a reptile to mess with. If you see one in your yard, don't panic. There are simple steps you can take to ...

Inbreeding Threatens Michigan’s Only Rattlesnake — What It Means for Conservation

If you come across a rattlesnake in Michigan, it’s an eastern massasauga (Sistrurus catenatus), the only venomous snake in the state. They’re relatively small for rattlers, averaging two to three feet ...
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Colorado Rattlesnake 'Mega Den' Bursting with Even More Snakes Following Weeks of Births

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 ...
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Fremont rattlesnake bite incident highlights snake danger

WALNUT CREEK, Calif. (KGO) -- Two days after a San Jose man was bitten by a rattlesnake on top of Mission Peak near Fremont, East Bay Regional Parks has put out a warning to hikers and visitors to ...

Did you hear the rattle? Alabama’s rattlesnake hot spots revealed

World Atlas identifies rattlesnake hotspots across Alabama. Could one be near your favorite trail? Discover where these 4 ...
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Unsuspecting Man Discovers a Rattlesnake in His Running Shoe

For most people, slipping on a pair of running shoes is part of a normal morning routine. But for one man, that everyday habit turned into a terrifying surprise when he discovered a rattlesnake curled ...