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

Gently wash the bite area with soap and water. Keep the bite slightly higher than the heart if possible. Mark the bite area ...

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

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 identify a rattlesnake through 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.

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.

Not all snakes are dangerous, but it’s important to know which species you might encounter while swimming in these lakes and ...