Getting too close to a hissing diamondback rattlesnake is something most people normally try and avoid, but this weekend offers a chance to see thousands of the venomous ...

One of West Texas’ most well-known traditions returns next week as the World’s Largest Rattlesnake Roundup takes over the Nolan County Coliseum. The annual event, hosted by the Sweetwater Jaycees, ...

Rattlesnakes are arguably one of the most familiar species of snakes in America. These snakes have a very distinctive rattle, ...

There are many wonderful and interesting traditions concerning the outdoors in Oklahoma. This time of year is for big bass, wild turkey hunting, sand bass runs -- and snake hunting. The very first ...

Rattlesnakes don't spit poison. They get from one place to another about as speedily as a tired turtle. But they make their home in some of the most barbarous terrain this side of the Black Hills.

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) _ The Humane Society of the United States would like for 2002 to be the last year five communities in Oklahoma hold rattlesnake hunts. Teresa Telecky, wildlife trade program ...

Half of the winners in this year’s Python Challenge were women, the highest number of huntresses to take home prizes in the annual contest that pits wits and skill as much as muscle against the ...