The western diamondback rattlesnakes weren't there by accident, but as part of an annual tradition put on by the Sweetwater Jaycees, who shared tips about the slinky reptiles and draped them around ...

Included in the post was a photo of what appears to be a Western diamondback rattlesnake—the most common and widespread venomous snake in Texas—slithering across the mounds of windblown sand ...

Typically seen around farm buildings, the western diamondback spans about three to four feet in length and feeds on small mammals. SNAKES IN SPACE CITY: It’s Texas rattlesnake season ...

Amid intermittent rain, clouds and spots of sun, the Sweetwater Jaycees visited the Texas Capitol this week with three boxes of western diamondback rattlesnakes in tow. For nearly 30 years ...

The western diamondback rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox), for example, is the most common rattlesnake in Texas. It can be found nearly everywhere in the state, except in a few of the far eastern regions.

Rivers across the United States are home to over 50 species of snakes, both venomous and harmless. These reptiles thrive in ...

Sweetwater, Texas, hosts an annual Rattlesnake Roundup that celebrates the Western diamondback rattlesnake. Originally begun in 1958 as a rattlesnake population control effort, the event now ...

“A lot of people view Texas as a dusty ... Despite playing a key role in the regional ecosystem, the Western diamondback rattlesnake is often considered a pest, with its dangerous venom.