The copperhead and cottonmouth snake species are common to Alabama but how many more are there and what are their habitats?

Few creatures inspire awe and terror quite like the formidable snake, but some of these voracious reptiles are more deadly ...

King cobra and Gaboon viper are two of the most deadly snakes, each with unique traits. The King cobra, found in Southeast ...

Reptile catchers in Australia came away with an unprecedented haul when they were called out to a home in a Sydney suburb.

Worldwide, snakes are thought to be responsible for up ... “The only current treatment for snakebite is antivenom,” Barden told USA TODAY. “It must be given in a hospital, so if bitten ...

"They will drink from any water source they can get. Could be a creek. Could be a pond. They will take it right off a leaf.

The snakes can live in multiple ecosystems such ... Saleen Martin is a reporter on USA TODAY's NOW team. She is from Norfolk, Virginia – the 757. Email her at [email protected].

Like nearly all living reptiles, snakes are cold-blooded, meaning they rely on the environment to regulate the temperature of their bodies. As a result, snakes are frequently seen warming ...

Many bites are the result of intentional interaction with snakes, and the study suggests many bites could be prevented.

Worldwide, snakes are thought to be responsible for up ... “The only current treatment for snakebite is antivenom,” Barden told USA TODAY. “It must be given in a hospital, so if bitten ...

Authorities in Queensland, Australia, are investigating a possible animal-cruelty case after reviewing footage that showed ...

"Snakes are Rick's spirit animal; that's where he sees himself," Goggins tells USA TODAY. "These reptiles are not for hugging, for most people. They are dangerous, feared and misunderstood. But he ...