A Western rattlesnake, also known as Northern Pacific rattlesnake. The species is rarely found in Southern California, but a man in the Mojave Desert received one in the mail. (Paul Chinn / San ...

The first documented Western Diamondback from Denton County joins UTA’s ARDRC, filling a key gap in Texas records ...

An unwelcome visitor is heading back to Eastern Washington, after animal control officers captured a rattlesnake in North Seattle. A woman came home Saturday to find the venomous 2-foot Western ...

That’s our code for danger. Bob and I hike a lot together, and she frequently rejoices on the trail, like when she sees a butterfly, a lizard or a neat plant. And it always scares me. I hear her and ...

Snake season has started for the dry side of Washington, with the nonprofit Washington Poison Center reporting that it has received its first two rattlesnake bite calls of the year. Last year it ...

Getting on the trail in the western United States means entering one of nature's most awe-inspiring territories. The expansive landscapes offer breathtaking vistas, challenging terrain, and ...

Eastern Washington has an abundance of hiking trails to explore during the summer months, but being prepared when exposed to wildlife and areas with no cell service will help you have a good time.

TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – A park centered in the heart of Kansas may be hiding a scaly secret that has wildlife researchers baffled. KSNT News spoke with Zoology Collections Manager Jackson Roberts from ...

The western diamondback is the largest of all rattlesnakes in Arizona, reaching 6 feet or more in length in some cases. The toxicity level of their venom is actually believed to be lower than that of ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. TOPEKA (KSNT) – A park centered in the heart ...