Missouri is home to 43 snake species, including 27 varieties in the Kansas City area. Common species like the Western ...

As California enters the hottest months of the year, rattlesnakes are more active in their search for sunlight and water. The ...

Despite their fearsome reputation, only one in 500 snakebites in the U.S. are fatal thanks to widespread access to antivenom ...

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

Rattlesnakes get all the attention, but Arizona has numerous nonvenomous snake species. Here's why they're beneficial and ...

A two-foot snake was found on Virgin Australia Flight VA337 at Melbourne Airport, delaying the passengers on board.

Iowa DNR announced proposed rules that remove the category of “special concern” species from the list of threatened and ...

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

A. Many Florida snakes breed during the warmer months. In some species, two males will fight each other in a ritualized ...

Yes, all snakes, including nonvenomous snakes, can swim. In Arizona, species like the gopher snake, coachwhip, and common kingsnake are known to take a dip, especially near rivers, lakes or ...

Bite victims should not drink any alcohol or caffeine following a rattlesnake strike, according to the Centers for Disease ...

A Raleigh woman said her dogs began smelling something in her side yard after being let out, which ended up being a venomous ...