Gently wash the bite area with soap and water. Keep the bite slightly higher than the heart if possible. Mark the bite area ...

The snake in the image box photo is a California mountain kingsnake and can be confused with the venomous coral snake. However, the latter are not found in Yosemite. Park officials advise that the ...

A 68-year-old La Pine man was arrested and charged with 25 counts of animal neglect after authorities discovered more than a ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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.

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.