The Timber Rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus), one of America’s most iconic venomous snakes, exhibits a fascinating winter survival behavior. During the cold months, these rattlesnakes gather in communal ...

Image via Depositphotos. The rocky outcrops and sun-drenched slopes of the Appalachians provide perfect habitat for specialized reptiles. The timber rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus), once persecuted ...

Tennessee is home to a rich diversity of wildlife, including several species of snakes. While most of the state's snake species are harmless and play important ...

The Braves announced that right-hander Jose Ruiz has been claimed off the Phillies’ waiver wire. Atlanta has yet to announce a corresponding move for the 26-man roster, and a 40-man move doesn ...

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In the vast prehistoric landscape of Late Cretaceous North America, few dinosaurs have captured the public imagination quite like Triceratops horridus. With its distinctive three-horned face ...

Western Diamondback Rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox) These snakes are responsible for the highest number of snakebites in the United States. ©Clint H/Shutterstock.com Size: 4-6 feet, but could be up to 7 ...

Letter Published: 14 November 1959 Priapulus abyssorum, New Species, the first Abyssal Priapulid ROBERT J. MENZIES Nature 184, 1585–1586 (1959) Cite this article ...

Connecticut River The Connecticut is the longest river in Massachusetts, running from its northern to southern borders. It is also home to a wide variety of salamanders and frogs. The common mudpuppy ...

Welch concludes his article: “On fish-shape Paumonauk, the buzz of crotalus’ rattle is only a ghost in the woods,” crotalus being the genus to which the timber rattlesnake belongs. Smooth green snake.