Avoid using a tourniquet, applying ice to the bite site or giving your dog antihistamines or anti-inflammatory painkillers, ...

Snake species that are commonly found in California including the gopher snake, coachwhip snake, sharp-tailed snake, ...

As California enters the hottest months of the year, rattlesnakes are more active in their search for sunlight and water. The ...

Snake wrangler Bruce Ireland advises hikers and dog owners to be aware of snakes on trails and in yards during hot weather.

Southern California beaches are rightfully popular among swimmers, campers, and hikers, but it's worth knowing the venomous creatures found on land and sea.

The RattleCam is back! For the second year in a row, California Polytechnic State University and Dickinson College are live ...

California boasts a ton of hiking trails that allow you to soak in the gorgeous scenery it offers, but you need to keep your ...

In a study published last month in the journal Ethology, researchers found that electric rays can scare away both tiger and white sharks by zapping them with powerful electric discharges. While ...

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A rare copperhead snake was reportedly spotted in Attleboro, Massachusetts. Here's what to know about the venomous species.

A rare venomous snake was spotted in Massachusetts on July 9, officials said, and was reported to have bitten two dogs.

The snake reported to have bitten two dogs in Attleboro, MA on July 9 is most likely not a rare venomous snake, state wildlife officials said.