The RattleCam is back! For the second year in a row, California Polytechnic State University and Dickinson College are live ...

As California enters the hottest months of the year, rattlesnakes are more active in their search for sunlight and water. The ...

Snake species that are commonly found in California including the gopher snake, coachwhip snake, sharp-tailed snake, California kingsnake and Western yellow-bellied racer according to California Herps ...

Gopher snakes — especially the bullsnake subspecies — are among the most commonly misidentified snakes in rattlesnake territory. Their body markings are similar, with diamond or blotched ...

You can usually identify a rattlesnake by its triangular-shaped head, diamond pattern and the distinct sound of the rattle at the end of its tail, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife said.

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Can you guess which states have the most rattlesnake species? Rattlesnakes thrive across the United States. Each state offers a unique mix of these venomous reptiles. Here are the top 20 states with ...

Rattlesnakes are unique snakes of all shapes, sizes, and colors. Did you know there is a famous snake infested volcanic island?