Dusk starts to settle across the landscape. The dirt trail, lit by the last licks of sunlight, winds through the trees. The sound of your shuffling footfalls fills the quiet.

OKEENE, Okla. — Okeene Rattlesnake Round-up was filled with food fun and lots of hissing, as the sounds of snakes mixed with the crowds Saturday, April 12, 2025. The annual event included a carnival, ...

You’re hiking on a trail in the California wilderness with your dog when you hear a telltale rattle. Curious, your pet goes to investigate the noise. That’s when the rattlesnake strikes. Rattlesnakes ...

Fort Collins-area hikers and mountain bikers have recently reported seeing rattlesnakes on our trails. That means it's time for a rattlesnake refresher on how to identify them, what to do if you see ...

As summer heats up in California, rattlesnakes become more active — slithering onto sun-toasted trails and sneaking into water sources. If you’re not careful, the venomous snakes can strike, according ...

As hot temperatures hit California, you may notice more rattlesnakes hanging out on hiking trails or basking in your backyard. Snakes thrive in warm weather, with peak rattlesnake season extending ...

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 ...

What would you do if you wanted to throw some steaks on your backyard grill on a nice summer day, but were instead met with a loud rattling sound coming from inside the grill? That’s just what ...

Rattlesnake bites affect 150,000 pets each year. Prevent attacks by removing food, water sources and snake hiding spots. If your dog or cat gets bitten by a venomous snake, here's what to do. As hot ...