Rattlesnakes are emerging from winter dens. Here are some of the most widely held misconceptions of one of the most common venomous snakes in the U.S.

Officer trainees learned to safely capture, tube and study timber rattlers in Clearfield County, overcoming nerves while contributing to wildlife research.

While it's not every day people see a rattlesnake in Oregon, the venomous reptile is common in certain parts of the state.

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.

Jenna Alleman’s goal Thursday was to capture one timber rattlesnake. She succeeded, and then some — helping to wrangle a yellow phase rattler into a clear plastic tube to secure its bite end ...

Over the din of rattlesnakes, Woody Hansen coaxes a curious onlooker to approach a coiled copperhead in a glass display.

In the rugged badlands of Nevada, the eerie rattle of the rattlesnake sends an unmistakable warning across the arid silence.

Rattlesnake moms babysit each other’s pups. 2. Every snake has a one-of-a-kind color pattern, like a fingerprint—and more.