Rattlesnakes are famous in the wild, but they’re often misunderstood. Most people only know them for their rattling sound or venomous bite, and that’s usually where it ends. But there’s a lot more to ...

As summer heats up in California, rattlesnakes become more active — slithering onto sun-toasted trails and sneaking into water sources. If you’re not careful, the venomous snakes can strike, according ...