Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While Colorado's nonvenomous snakes may swiftly slither away from a perceived threat, the venomous rattlesnake often stands its ...

Although many people fear them, rattlesnakes are not generally aggressive by nature. They would much rather retreat when given an escape route. However, the majority of venomous snakebites in the U.S.

Last week, Rick Douglass wrote a column about the relationship between contaminated soils, rodent populations and the absence of rattlesnakes in the Butte area. He concluded his column with the ...

Mojave rattlesnakes are common in Arizona's south and west deserts. Mojave rattlesnakes are not typically aggressive but will strike if threatened. Their venom is neurotoxic, affecting the nervous ...

Rattlesnakes are found throughout Colorado and can be identified by their rattle, triangular head, and thick body. If you encounter a rattlesnake, freeze, locate it, and back away slowly. Never ...