Western diamondback rattlesnake or Texas diamond-back (Crotalus atrox) is a rattlesnake species and member of the viper family, found in the southwestern United States and Mexico. timber rattlesnake ...

Texas. In the Capitol’s outdoor rotunda, the group's members drape rattlesnakes over the shoulders of visitors for photos while sharing information about the snakes — from safety tips to answers about ...

My wife, sister, brother in law, and myself saw a timber rattlesnake, 12 ft and 3 inches in diameter. Sorry no pictures, but witnesses.” – William Flood “In the mid 1990’s my sons and I were driving ...

That’s exactly what happened to a family in Decatur, Texas, though, as seen in this video. After stepping away for a quick meal, they returned to find that a large rattlesnake had made itself ...

Texas may see more rattlesnakes, and other types of snakes, this year but not because it's the year of the snake. 2025, in the Chinese Zodiac, is the year of the snake. There are 12 animals in the ...

Amid intermittent rain, clouds and spots of sun, the Sweetwater Jaycees visited the Texas Capitol this week with three boxes of western diamondback rattlesnakes in tow. For nearly 30 years ...

A load of rattlesnakes were on display in the Capitol Extension as part of an annual event put on by members of Sweetwater Jaycees to promote safety and an upcoming charity event.

What's most exciting, if you you've got the guts to follow through, is hands-on experience where you go out with the Jaycees on a hunt. Watch Out for Rattlesnakes in West Texas If there's one thing ...

Some common species found here include the Northern water snake, the Bullsnake, and the Timber ... like the Texas blind snake, the Texas coral snake, and the Western diamondback rattlesnake.