Eastern Diamondback

The Best Rattlesnake Videos On YouTube

YouTube allows us to see things up and close and personal that we would normally never get the chance to see at all. Certainly wild animals are a part of that. Here at Snakes and Spiders, we particularly love all the snake videos and spider videos that can be found on YouTube. Some of...
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The Deadliest Snake in the United States

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The first thing that one should know about deadly snakes in the United States is that it is unlikely that you will ever encounter any of them. If you are a hiker, and find yourself in and around their habitat often, then you may occasionally come into contact with them. The truth is, the...
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Rattlesnake Bite Hammers Home The Need For Awareness

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Getting bitten by a rattlesnake is not something that the average person thinks about with an regularity. Deadly snake bites are a bit of a rare occurrence in America, as we lose about ten people annually due to snake bites. Still, it begs the question of just how dumb we really are as a...
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Timber Rattlesnake Facts And Snake Identification

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The timber rattlesnake, also commonly called the canebrake rattlesnake, is a relatively mild mannered member of the rattlesnake family. Though they are less likely to jump into a fight, they are still very fierce when cornered. The timber rattlesnake much prefers staying far away from human contact, and will usually slide away if it...
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The Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake – Basic Information and Identification

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Of all the rattlesnakes found in North America, the eastern diamondback is the king. Not only is it the largest venomous snake found in North America, but it is also one of the most beautiful. In spite of this beauty, one would do well to avoid this venomous reptile at all costs. The bite...
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