The average size of an adult western diamondback rattlesnake is between 4 and 6 feet. Heftier snakes can weigh nearly 15 pounds, but the average weight is three to six pounds.

Many people assume rattlesnakes are the most dangerous creatures in Arizona’s desert, but the truth is far more surprising. This deadly predator lurks in the harshest landscapes, striking fear into ...

The shooting death of a U.S. Army veteran by a Barry County sheriff’s deputy in October has led to two entirely different versions of the events leading up to it. (Feb. 12, 2025) ...