This genetic trick gives woodrats an evolutionary advantage against rattlesnake venom

Woodrats weigh less than half a pound but can survive venomous rattlesnake bites that would hospitalize, or even kill, a full ...
The University of Texas at Arlington

Rare rattlesnake discovery lands at UTA

The first documented Western Diamondback from Denton County joins UTA’s ARDRC, filling a key gap in Texas records ...
NPR

Lessons from rattlesnake class in the American Southwest

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — In a Phoenix-area venomous snake training course, the first thing students learn is that basically everything they thought they knew about rattlesnakes is a myth. For starters, ...
Los Angeles Times

4 life-saving tips for when you spot a rattlesnake on the trail

That’s our code for danger. Bob and I hike a lot together, and she frequently rejoices on the trail, like when she sees a butterfly, a lizard or a neat plant. And it always scares me. I hear her and ...
Healthline

Rattlesnake Bite

Rattlesnake bites are a medical emergency and can be fatal if left untreated. Seek help within half an hour. Left untreated, it can lead to organ failure and death in two to three days. The venom from ...
The Desert Sun

Here's the most venomous snake in California. And what to do if you are bitten

Snake bites are most common between April and October, and immediate medical attention is crucial if bitten. The survival rate of rattlesnake bites is high with proper treatment, but avoiding snakes ...
Business Insider

A rattlesnake's tail actually has nothing inside of it

Following is a transcript of the video. Narrator: If you're hiking pretty much anywhere in the US, this is one sound you don't want to hear... [Audio of rattlesnake rattle.] The warning of a ...