Snakes can see heat, have incredible jaw flexibility, and aren’t as mean as we think. Discover 10 cool facts about these ...

In much of the eastern United States, it’s not uncommon to spot a snake slithering through the leaves, crossing a trail, or ...

Some herpetologists consider kinking a response to feeling threatened. Others have reported it occurring without apparent ...

Black rat snakes are significantly longer than copperheads, often reaching 4 to 6 feet in length. Some even reach lengths of 7 feet, making them one of the longest snakes in North America.

Q. In a recent column you said bushmasters are the largest pit vipers in the world. I was told pit vipers have vertical ...

Mike Ellis, naturalist at Brown County State Park, holds Cecil, a black rat snake, by the tail as he gets acquainted with Ted ...

Picture this: you walk into your kitchen in the morning, bleary-eyed and desperately in need of coffee. It’s just a normal ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Rat snakes and rough green snakes can climb trees, fences and walls, often to find food. Venomous copperheads rarely climb due to ...

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