Nestled between the Deep South and the Atlantic Ocean, Georgia is famous for its natural beauty. The Peach State is also home ...

Snakes use their muscular bodies and scales to grip surfaces and propel themselves upward and some can even climb vertical ...

Fields, now 22, has been herping since a very young age. “Amphibians and reptiles have been my passion as long as I can remember, from the time I could walk I was out exploring, looking for animals.

Sure, Georgia has its fair share of venomous snakes and it’s best to avoid them or, if you find yourself in the vicinity of them, let them be and move away from them.

Here are the venomous snakes in Georgia and where they live. Copperhead, Highland Moccasin. Copperhead are medium-sized snakes that can grow up to 4.5 feet long, but most are less than 3 feet.

Snakes are not generally considered game species and according to Georgia’s law, killing any non-exempt species can lead to a misdemeanor charge. This would result in no more than a $1,000 charge or ...

Invasive ‘giant’ reptile lurks under Georgia porch, officials say. Why it’s dangerous By Makiya Seminera. Updated November 2, 2023 2:44 PM.

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources on Wednesday shared an image showing a snake stretched beneath a log on the forest floor. The coachwhip is fairly easy to spot but the purpose of the ...

So, here’s your quick reference guide to the venomous snakes that call Georgia home. In total, there are more than 46 species of snake, but just six are poisonous.