The United States is home to some truly massive snakes, from the powerful Eastern Indigo to the enormous Eastern Diamondback ...

The average size of an adult western diamondback rattlesnake is between 4 and 6 feet. Heftier snakes can weigh nearly 15 pounds, but the average weight is three to six pounds.

A man who reportedly failed in his attempt to get Erie police to take custody of his girlfriend's snakes is now facing animal cruelty charges after police accused him of stabbing one of the reptiles ...

The eastern diamondback rattlesnake — the largest rattlesnake in the world — has amazing adaptations for capturing prey (but poses little threat to humans). Each snake is equipped with a pair of long, ...