As the days grow longer and the weather warms, hikers across Nevada are ready to lace up their boots and hit the trails. Along the way, they may encounter wildlife that’s becoming more active — some ...

A big snake may reach six feet in length and weigh 15 pounds or more. The eastern diamondback is distinguished from other snakes by its large size; dorsal pattern of diamonds; yellowish, unpatterned ...

Additionally, some venomous snakes can be identified based on head shape, pupils, fangs, rattles, neck size, tail scales, as ...

They typically have a dark coloration, ranging from brown to black, with lighter or darker crossbanding patterns on their ...

The Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake is readily identified by the diamond pattern running down his back and loud rattle that should serve as a stern warning to anyone who gets too close.

Eastern diamondback rattlesnakes can be identified by the diamond pattern on their bodies, which usually overlays brown, tan or yellow scales. It’s rare to see these snakes slithering around ...