Keeley, a dachshund puppy, was in her own Brevard County backyard in April when she encountered a rattlesnake.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Thinking about bringing home a pet that doesn’t bark, shed or beg for snacks? Enter the snake: nature’s silent, scaly roommate.

Rattlesnakes are active in Charlotte, and they can be a deadly hazard for your pet. Approximately 150,000 dogs and cats in the United States are bitten by venomous snakes each year, according to ...