Californians learning to save rattlesnakes
While the sight of a rattlesnake might send some running, some brave members of a California community are learning how to catch and save them. CBS News Bay Area's Brian Hackney has the details.
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Hiker dies after being bitten by venomous snake in Tennessee state park
Witnesses told officials that the man picked up what is believed to be a timber rattlesnake before it bit him.
Snake found on passenger jet, delaying flight 2 hours
The snake was found as passengers were boarding Virgin Australia Flight VA337 at Melbourne Airport, according to snake catcher Mark Pelley.
Plane passenger caught with 16 live snakes, including a rhino rat snake
Customs officers said they stopped a plane passenger with a wriggling cargo of live snakes, the third such seizure this month.
100 children fall ill after dead snake reportedly found in school lunch
India's human rights body said it was investigating reports more than 100 children fell sick after eating a school lunch served after a dead snake was found in the food.
102 venomous snakes found in homeowner's backyard in Australia
An animal rescue service in Australia expected to remove four red-bellied snakes from the backyard of a Sydney home. Instead, they uncovered more than 100.
Driver finds highly venomous snake "slithering up her leg"
Tiger snakes, named after their colored stripes, are among the most venomous snakes in the world, according to the state's wildlife department.
Python squeezes woman in her kitchen for 2 hours before she's rescued
A woman in Thailand says a massive python coiled around her in her kitchen and "only tightened" as she attempted to fight it off.
Rattlesnake "mega den" livestream shows adults babysitting newborns
Scientists — and the public — are watching as the youngsters, called pups, slither over and between adult females on rocks.
Hundreds participate in annual Florida python hunt
Hundreds of people participated in this year's annual hunt for Burmese pythons in Florida. Anybody is allowed to register and train for the 10-day hunt, with $25,000 in cash prizes up for grabs. Cristian Benavides has the story.
Snake suspected in man's death until cops realize it can't pull trigger
Investigators thought snake breeder Ben Renick was killed by a reptile — until they discovered "bite marks" were bullet wounds.
Ben Renick case: World-renowned snake breeder murdered
Renick, a "rock star" of the reptile world, was found dead in June 2017. Investigators initially suspected one of his prized serpents had killed him, but they realized something more heinous was responsible.
Missouri snake breeder's death was no accident
When Ben Renick was found dead, it was first thought he was killed by a snake – he had been murdered. A reptile expert says snakes are "personable" and mostly misunderstood.
Sneak peek: The Poisonous Wife
A star snake breeder is murdered. Turns out the human closest to him was more cold-blooded than any snake. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports Saturday, Aug. 3 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
Livestream shows hundreds of rattlesnakes at "mega-den" in Colorado
Researchers are asking the public to help them study a "mega-den" filled with hundreds, if not thousands, of rattlesnakes using a live video feed.
Man caught smuggling 100 live snakes in his pants
China's customs agency says agents caught a man trying to enter from Hong Kong with 104 snakes of "all kinds of shapes, sizes and colors."
Boa snake has 14 babies after "virgin birth"
A boa's caretaker hadn't realized the snake was pregnant, or female. Then 14 baby snakes showed up in the vivarium after a "virgin birth."
Venomous snake found hidden among girl's stuffed animals
The red-bellied black snake slithered onto the unicorn-themed bed in Jimboomba, Queensland, and tried to blend in with some toys — but it couldn't hide for long.
Snake catcher removes snake from child's bed
A venomous red-bellied black snake was removed from a home in Australia after it was discovered curled up in a child's bed. Red-bellied black snakes are one of the most frequently encountered snakes on the east coast of Australia, and are responsible for a number of bites every year, according to the Australian Museum.
Large python removed from Australia home
An Australian snake catcher removed a large and "chunky" carpet python from a home's kitchen countertop. He placed it in a catching bag and then released him back to nature.
Dog bitten by venomous snake at Connecticut state park rescued from mountain
A dog suffered a venomous bite from a copperhead snake while on a hiking trail near New Haven, Connecticut. The animal is receiving medical treatment.
Rare "highly toxic" viper found in Ohio
"Swamp rattlers" were once found across 30 Ohio counties, but for decades, they've become "increasingly rare" – and have only been seen in a handful of spots.
Passenger finds snake on Japanese bullet train
It was unclear whether the cold-blooded commuter was venomous or how it ended up on the train, a spokesman said.
Man dies after being bitten by snake at child care center
Jerromy Brookes was bitten while trying to remove the brown snake "to keep the children safe," local media and emergency services said.
Man caught at border with Burmese pythons in pants is sentenced
Calvin Bautista, 38, has been sentenced for trying to smuggle three Burmese pythons into the U.S.
People under Hurricane Erin evacuation orders warned to "take action now"
Meteorologists are closely tracking the projected path and forecast of Hurricane Erin, which is the first hurricane to develop over the Atlantic this year.
Judge declines to unseal grand jury material in Jeffrey Epstein case
A federal judge in New York on Wednesday declined the federal government's request to unseal grand jury material in the Jeffrey Epstein case.
Texas House poised to advance controversial Republican redistricting plan
House Bill 4, the redistricting legislation, is the only item on the lawmakers' agenda when they reconvene on Wednesday.
U.S. to probe "anti-American" views of those applying for immigration benefits
The Trump administration has directed officials to probe any "anti-American" views and activities of immigrants applying for immigration benefits like green cards and work permits.
Popular musician who glorified drug cartels shot dead in parking lot
Ernesto Barajas was gunned down in the city of Zapopan, police said. Another man died in the attack and a woman was injured.
California resident in Lake Tahoe area tests positive for plague
Public health officials said the person may have been bitten by an infected flea while camping in the South Lake Tahoe area.
Unidentified flying object crashes and explodes in Poland
Local police said they received reports of the crash around 2 a.m. and found burned metal and plastic debris at the scene.
Judge blocks Texas law requiring Ten Commandments displayed in classrooms
A federal judge temporarily blocked a Texas law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments, ruling it likely violates the First Amendment.
DNA testing confirms Travis Decker is sole suspect in murders of daughters
Travis Decker is accused of killing his three young daughters, whose bodies were found near a campground in central Washington.