Swimming, boating, and hiking by rivers, lakes, and reservoirs can be fun, but visitors should always be aware of snakes and ...

There are dozens of species of snakes in the Triad, but which are friends and which are foes? An environmental specialist breaks down everything you need to know as you get outdoors this summer: ...

Copperheads are North Carolina’s most populous venomous snake. Here’s when and where you’re most likely to encounter one.

You might guess a spider. And a gator. But a snail? That and others make up the 10 deadliest creatures found in Louisiana, ...

A state famous for its prairies and cornfields, it’s easy to believe that Iowa makes a good home for snakes. Indeed, Iowa is home to 28 species of snakes. Furthermore, the vast majority of these ...

I hasten to add, for those who remember a certain former governor of South Carolina, that this is not a euphemism. My brother ...

During summer in Louisiana, snakes become more and more active. Here's what to know about venomous copperheads and how to keep them out of yards.

The United States is home to a rich diversity of snake species that inhabit its varied landscapes. This article explores 15 common snake species found across the US, providing insight into their ...

The brown water snake, Nerodia taxispilota, has been recorded measuring a whopping six feet in length. This snake is found throughout Florida, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and ...

While most people are wary of copperhead snakes and black widow spiders, there are other potentially dangerous creepy crawly things you might meet.

The Everglades are the most snake-infested area in the state, primarily due to the invasive non-native species, the Burmese ...

Coral snake (20-30 inches): This red, yellow and black snake is found throughout Florida. It’s often confused with the similarly marked harmless king snake — remember the rhyme, “Red touches yellow, ...