Don’t be afraid: of all of the snake species in Alabama, only six are venomous. Three of those six venomous species are ...

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

If dice snakes are horror film extras, the eastern hognose snake is the main character in a full-blown snake soap opera. Native to North America, these snakes put on what can only be described as ...

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

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

Other non-venomous snakes include the Coachwhip, Swamp Snake, Green Snake and Hognose Snake. While nonvenomous, these snakes can bite if they feel threatened or are provoked.