If you're not careful, the venomous snakes can strike, according to Michael Starkey, a wildlife biologist and the founder and ...

The Northern Pacific Rattlesnake is the only native venomous snake in Washington. Here's where they live and what to do if you are bitten. News Sports Opinion Kitsap Life Obituaries Advertise ...

A rattlesnake sits in the tall grass along Miwok trail at Round Valley Regional Preserve in May, 2006. The most common variety of rattlesnake on the mountain is the northern pacific, a sub-species ...

Washington state has eight native snake species, but only one native venomous snake: The Northern Pacific Rattlesnake. Examples of non-venomous snakes in Washington include garter snakes, night ...

Rattlesnakes are native to California and, like other snakes, emerge from winter hibernation in early spring and become more active. The northern Pacific rattlesnake is the species found in East ...

Northern Pacific Rattlesnakes have similar markings to the Pacific Gophersnake, a harmless species that does not have a rattle. “The general coloration of the Northern Pacific Rattlesnake ...

While Bay Area hikers may be excited to see many forms of wildlife, they’ll want to avoid the Northern Pacific Rattlesnake, and should know how to spot them and react to them safely.

Photo of a northern Pacific rattlesnake, a highly venomous species that can be found from central California to southwest Canada. yhelfman/Getty. The venom of the northern ...

The Northern Pacific rattlesnake can also be found in this area. While the snake is generally docile, and sightings are rare in this part of Oregon, attacks can sometimes happen.