The western diamondback rattlesnakes weren't there by accident, but as part of an annual tradition put on by the Sweetwater ...

One of the snakes, a western diamondback rattlesnake, was stabbed in the head by Biddinger with a knife, according to Lorah and information in Biddinger's criminal complaint. The venomous snake ...

In the rugged, vast terrain of south-central Texas ... playing a key role in the regional ecosystem, the Western diamondback rattlesnake is often considered a pest, with its dangerous venom.

If you’re not fond of snakes, Texas probably isn’t your ideal place to live. The state is home to 10 species of rattlesnake, and every single county has at least one species living in it ...