Snakes are one of the most feared creatures on the planet. These limbless, cold-blooded carnivores strike terror into the ...

Lots of snakes can detect heat, but only three families evolved true infrared targeting. Meet the most iconic predator from ...

The eastern diamondback rattlesnake (crotalus adamanteus) next to its prey a dead rat. Image via depositphotos Identified as an Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake, this specimen belonged to the largest ...

Mexican small-headed rattlesnakes, scientifically known as Crotalus intermedius, are a “poorly known” species of venomous snake native to Mexico, researchers said. They are most active during ...

Dr. Dale Wallis, who developed the Crotalus Atrox Toxoid vaccine with her partner Jim Wallis after their cats were nearly killed by rattlesnakes over 20 years ago, said the vaccine has been ...

Close up of a Southwestern Specked Rattlesnake (Crotalus pyrrhus). (Getty Images) The Red Diamond Rattlesnake is found along the coast, mesquite and cactus on desert slopes, according to county ...

Are snakes immune to parasites like ticks? Eastern diamond back rattlesnake – crotalus adamanteus – coiled in defensive strike pose with tongue out. . Image via depositphotos No, snakes are not immune ...

The eastern diamondback rattlesnake’s scientific name, Crotalus adamanteus, is literally translated as “rattlesnake diamond.” They are the largest and heaviest rattlesnakes in the world. So, it should ...