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

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: ...

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

Gently wash the bite area with soap and water. Keep the bite slightly higher than the heart if possible. Mark the bite area ...

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

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

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

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

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

Unlike other juvenile rat snakes whose patterns fade as they enter adulthood, the gray rat snake does not go through these changes in color or markings. Instead, it retains the juvenile pattern of ...

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

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.