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: ...

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

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

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

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

Snakes have adapted to climb trees, skate across hot sand, and even swim through water — all without arms or legs. What’s ...

Snakes might not top everyone’s list of favorite creatures, but there’s no denying they’ve mastered the art of growing long, ...

In the last few years, snake videos have become quite popular on social media. Some are helpful, while others just spread fear. From rescue scenes on the streets to sightings in the forests, these ...

Eastern diamondback rattlesnakes are the largest (average adult size is from 36 to 72 inches), most dangerous and feared venomous snake in Florida. While not endangered, their habitat is dwindling.

Thanks to its humidity, the Cotton State is home to plenty of snakes. Discover the most dangerous snakes in Alabama.

Sweet has been the park’s interpretive naturalist for the last three years and is the first person for our new Q&A series in ...