All rattlesnakes found in Oklahoma produce a powerful and dangerous venom that destroys tissue and disrupts blood clotting.

The Oklahoma Poison Center and the University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy are urging everyone to be mindful of seasonal ...

As temperatures rise across Oklahoma, so does the risk of snake bites. Copperheads, cottonmouths, and rattlesnakes are all native to the state, and they become more active in the spring and summer.

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Rattlesnake Festival kicked off today April 17 in Apache with rides, food, and other activities ...

But the snake's escape was not part of the plan ... A handful of rattlesnake events are still held in Oklahoma, including in Okeene, Waynoka, Waurika, Apache and Mangum. The 86th annual Okeene ...

The Oklahoma Poison Center and the University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy are urging everyone to be mindful of seasonal risks like snakes, scorpions, and toxic plants. “Many people don’t ...

Associate Medical director Dr. Claire Epperson provides critical advice for local residents on snake bite prevention and response as summer temperatures awaken dangerous species.