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Where are they? The Eastern Massasauga rattlesnake is a small, stout-bodied pit viper, patterned with a series of large, dark brown blotches set on a light gray or tan-colored body. Adults average ...

HURON COUNTY, Ohio — An eastern massasauga rattlesnake, currently listed as endangered in the United States, recently was found in Huron County, wildlife officials say. In a post on social media, the ...

Nature is waking up again in South Carolina as the weather warms. As S.C. residents begin enjoying outdoor activities again, it's important to know what to look out for in nature to stay safe. There ...

As it warms up in North Carolina, many plants, animals and insects are waking up for the season. While N.C. residents begin enjoying outdoor activities again, it's important to know what to look out ...

Have you ever wondered what the largest snake in North America is? Perhaps you’re interested in snake facts or curious to see if you share a state with one of these giants! North America is home to a ...

Michigan's rattlesnakes have been separated into small, isolated populations thanks to human roads, farms, and buildings. And that's a serious problem, according to a new study in the Proceedings of ...

ST. CLOUD, Fla. (WFLA) — When it comes to Florida’s creepy crawly critters, experts want residents to believe in the power of facts over fear. “The more educated you are, the less fear you have,” ...