From the archive: This story originally published in The Desert Sun in February 2016. “You don’t need to worry about rattlesnakes in winter. They’re all hibernating,” we were told by the driver as we ...

Not all snakes lay eggs—some give birth to live young, from rattlesnakes to sea snakes, revealing surprising survival strategies and adaptations that help them thrive in harsh or unusual environments.

This story originally appeared on Yale Environment 360. In 1958, the Sweetwater Jaycees, of Nolan County, Texas, had trouble killing the 3,000 western diamondbacks captured for the group’s first ...

In a famous scene from "Raiders of the Lost Ark," big-screen hero Indiana Jones says, "Snakes. Why did it have to be snakes?" Researchers at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo ...

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, ...

Researchers at the University of South Florida are uncovering new clues about how animals evolve by studying rattlesnake venom—and what they've found could help us better protect wildlife in a world ...

Getting on the trail in the western United States means entering one of nature's most awe-inspiring territories. The expansive landscapes offer breathtaking vistas, challenging terrain, and ...

At this time of year in Colorado there's always an increase in rattlesnake sightings. Wildlife experts say snakes are more visible this time of year because of our hot days and cooler nights and want ...

One reptile encounter on the deserts roads of Joshua Tree gave Danielle Wall an unexpected passion and purpose Zoey Lyttle is a Society & Culture Writer-Reporter at PEOPLE. She covers influencers and ...

LANDERS, Calif. — Spring marks the start of the high desert’s slow season. Beneath a blanket of scorching heat, tourism drops. Restaurants and stores shorten their hours. But for Danielle Wall, ...