Diamondback snakes, particularly the western and eastern diamondback rattlesnakes, are some of the most iconic and recognizable venomous snakes in North America.

Most of the world’s rattlesnakes are part of this genus, including the eastern diamondback, western diamondback, and the sidewinder. The species name horridus comes from the Latin horreō ...

David Orin, 25, ventured out on December 18th on Florida's Shired Island when a four-foot Eastern diamondback rattlesnake attacked him. He was left with a bloody gash in his leg as he calmly ...