Georgia is home to six venomous snake species, each posing a unique threat to residents and visitors. Here is everything you ...

Folks in Central Alabama are more likely to spot one particular species, the timber rattlesnake. They can grow very large and they're prevalent in the long-leaf pine ecosystems common in our area.

The timber rattlesnake likes to hang out near cover and rugged terrain — rocks, crevices and trees — throughout the state. Adult timber rattlesnakes grow to about 36-60 inches in length.

“Out west, people run into the big prairie rattlers lying on ... Kansans might also spot the western Massasauga rattlesnake, prairie rattlesnake or timber rattlesnake. More rarely seen are ...

The cottonmouth is a large species that can grow up to 48 inches in length ... However, this doesn't mean you should let your guard down in areas that could be their habitats. The timber rattlesnake ...