The timber rattlesnake carries venom that is potent enough to "kill a human." "The timber rattlesnake — also called the American viper, black rattlesnake, eastern rattlesnake, timber rattler and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A Tennessee hiker died after he was bitten by a timber rattlesnake, according to ABC. The hiker picked up the snake while walking ...

If you are hiking in the deciduous forests from East Texas to North Florida, you should be aware of a potentially deadly snake. The timber rattlesnake (also called the timber rattler and black ...

A hiker died in Tennessee on Aug. 8 after being bitten by a rattlesnake he picked up, local officials said. The man likely died from an allergic reaction to the snake's venom, though the official ...

Although many people fear them, rattlesnakes are not generally aggressive by nature. They would much rather retreat when given an escape route. However, the majority of venomous snakebites in the U.S.

Rattlesnakes are among the most recognizable and misunderstood reptiles in North America. While some snake species are commonly kept as pets, rattlesnakes are never suitable for captivity in a home ...

The rattlesnakes in South Carolina are the eastern diamondback, timber and pigmy rattlesnakes. Josh Bell jbell@thesunnews.com Soon it will be that loving season for South Carolina’s elusive eastern ...

As the weather gets warmer, snakes will begin to appear. In Louisiana, there are seven venomous snake species. What they are ...

Soon it will be that loving season for South Carolina's elusive eastern diamondback rattlesnake, the largest of its species in the world and the most venomous snake in North America. And you know what ...