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

A family was left terrified when they spotted a snake emerging outside their home. CCTV footage shows the Oriental Rat Snake ...

The state’s venomous snakes — including copperheads — do not get high off the ground, Owens said. Copperheads — the venomous ...

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

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

In early June, customs officers stopped a passenger smuggling dozens of venomous vipers, also arriving from Thailand. Days later, officers stopped another traveler carrying 100 creatures including ...

Rat snakes and rough green snakes can climb trees, fences and walls, often to find food. Venomous copperheads rarely climb due to their heavy, thick bodies. Snakes climb more easily on textured ...