Sidewinder (Crotalus cerastes). Iconic venomous rattlesnake from desert regions of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. Image via Depositphotos The Northern Pacific Rattlesnake is ...

In California, where the sun beats down relentlessly there’s a man on a mission. His name is Bruce and his hobby is very important. He’s a wrangler of sorts, rescuing tons of venomous snakes. It’s not ...

Snakes rely on their speed and agility to hunt prey and evade predators. The Sidewinder is the fastest snake, reaching up to 18 mph, while the Black Mamba and Eastern Brown Snake can move at 12 mph.