Tiger rattlesnakes reach about 35.9 inches and live in Arizona and northwestern Mexico. They are small but highly venomous desert snakes. They prefer rocky terrain and rely on camouflage. Most people ...

VALLEJO — On the morning of April 16, two of the newest residents of Vallejo, Nalani and Baldr, spent about an hour going for a walk around a park. Only this was no ordinary stroll.

In the world of rattlesnakes, size records are usually dominated by heavyweights such as eastern and western diamondbacks, but one compact desert species has its own quietly impressive claim to fame.