A Western Diamondback rattlesnake found in a Louisiana yard is raising questions about how the species arrived here.

The western diamondback rattlesnake is no stranger to Texas, commonly found across much of the state and in most counties around Dallas–Fort Worth. But until recently, the species had never been ...

Texas is home to more than 100 snake species, including the western diamondback rattlesnake, which was recently documented for the first time in Denton County after being found in a suburban garage.

The western diamondback rattlesnake checked off a new portion of the map last November, making Denton County part of the species’ territory. Greg Pandelis, the collections manager for the University ...

Florida's snake population is not the problem; human interaction is. With 44 native species, only six are venomous.