Viperidae

Mojave Rattlesnake (Crotalus scutulatus) – One of the World’s Most Venomous Snakes

Crotalus scutulatus, AKA the Mojave Rattlesnake, is a pit viper known for its particularly powerful…

Viperid Spotlight: All About Sidewinders (Crotalus cerastes)

The Sidewinder Rattlesnake (Crotalus cerastes) as well as the Desert Horned Viper (Cerastes cerastes) are…

Viperid Spotlight: Timber Rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus)               

The timber rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus) is regularly a species of interest among amateurs and experts.…

Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake (Crotalus adamanteus)

The eastern diamondback rattlesnake, Crotalus adamanteus, is the largest recognized rattlesnake species. The average size…

Countering Copperhead Misinformation

There has been some misinformation being spread around Facebook lately concerning Copperheads (see above). The…

Beneath the Palms: The Florida Cottonmouth

The Florida cottonmouth is, of course, a venomous species whose reputation far exceeds its reality.…

Are Baby Rattlesnakes Really More Dangerous than Adults?

Contrary to popular belief, the bite of a baby rattlesnake is almost always far less…

Introduction to the Cottonmouth

The Cottonmouth (also known as the Water Moccasin) is a venomous pit viper (family Viperidae)…