World Atlas calls 4 Mississippi lakes the most snake-infested in the state. Know how to ID venomous snakes and tell them ...

Rattlesnake season is here. While you may come across adult rattlesnakes now, baby rattlesnakes will make their debut soon.

Rattlesnakes are active in California. Learn how to identify venomous snakes, avoid rattlers and treat people or dogs bitten by reptiles. See expert tips.

A relatively wet spring in Colorado could mean a more severe than usual snake-bite season, but at least half of bites are preventable, one expert said.

Firefighters caught the rattlesnake for researchers, officials said. The University of Arizona has a project focusing on “venom analysis and improving treatment protocols for rattlesnake bites ...

A rattlesnake bit a 72-year-old woman on her porch in Sahuarita, Arizona. Fire officials urge cleaning debris as snakes are more active in warmer months.

The Pygmy Rattlesnake’s venom is not usually life-threatening but can cause painful swelling and discomfort. It’s a perfect example of how even the smallest creatures can demand respect and caution.

Tennessee's smallest and least known venomous snake’s bite still packs a punch. The pygmy rattlesnake is usually found very near water and occasionally in rocky uplands, pine woods and glades.

Here's a closer look at today's featured venomous snake: Dusty pygmy rattlesnake The dusky pygmy rattlesnake ranges in size from 12 - 24 inches and is found in the southeastern United States.