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…
3 years ago
Viperidae
Viperid Spotlight: All About Sidewinders (Crotalus cerastes)
The Sidewinder Rattlesnake (Crotalus cerastes) as well as the Desert Horned Viper (Cerastes cerastes) are…
3 years ago
Viperid Spotlight: Timber Rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus)
The timber rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus) is regularly a species of interest among amateurs and experts.…
4 years ago
Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake (Crotalus adamanteus)
The eastern diamondback rattlesnake, Crotalus adamanteus, is the largest recognized rattlesnake species. The average size…
4 years ago
Countering Copperhead Misinformation
There has been some misinformation being spread around Facebook lately concerning Copperheads (see above). The…
5 years ago
Beneath the Palms: The Florida Cottonmouth
The Florida cottonmouth is, of course, a venomous species whose reputation far exceeds its reality.…
5 years ago
Are Baby Rattlesnakes Really More Dangerous than Adults?
Contrary to popular belief, the bite of a baby rattlesnake is almost always far less…
6 years ago
Introduction to the Cottonmouth
The Cottonmouth (also known as the Water Moccasin) is a venomous pit viper (family Viperidae)…
6 years ago