VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. (WIAT) — As the weather warms up, people might start noticing more snakes out and about, especially copperheads and rat snakes in central Alabama. “I would say early to mid-April ...

In much of the eastern United States, it’s not uncommon to spot a snake slithering through the leaves, crossing a trail, or hiding near your shed. But knowing whether that snake is venomous or ...

We wanted to find out more about snakes and, in particular, two of the most common you could encounter, including the black rat snake and copperheads. It’s that time of year again for all things ...

A gray rat snake was found hiding inside the toilet of an Alabama property, and the homeowners alerted the police. The incident occurred on Friday in the city of Eufaula, which is located in the ...

Many people have a fear of snakes. Is it the way they look, the way they move or the fear that the snake is venomous? Snakes are not slimy and are actually cool and dry to the touch. The slithering ...

This week’s featured creature is fairly common, and it isn’t uncommon for it to venture into residential yards. And because of that, the western rat snake has probably met the business end of a shovel ...

Gray rat snakes, or chicken snakes as they are more often called, are non-venomous and one of the most commonly encountered snakes in Mississippi. With brown and tan colors, it is a snake that really ...

Here’s a sight you won’t soon forget: you’re walking down a path when you see a massive snake zoom past your feet and slither its way up a tree! That’s exactly what I saw along the Virginia and West ...