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

You may have heard of the copperhead (Agkistrodon contortrix), but could you pick one out of a lineup of venomous snakes? If ...

These reptiles routinely experience ecdysis, the shedding of a layer of skin. They do this to accommodate their growth, ...

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

Coral and king snakes, though visually similar with their vibrant colors, exhibit distinct survival strategies. Coral snakes ...

Many snakes do not lay eggs. They give birth to live young. This helps them survive in harsh environments. Boa constrictors ...

What's to love about snakes? Jackie Kovacs shows Tuscaloosa News staffer Gary Cosby Jr. during their snake hunt.

Four baby snakes hatched from the eggs, but that doesn’t mean Duncan’s work with the snakes is over. A dedicated teacher, Duncan is now bringing his students in on the conservation effort.

Many U.S. snakes emerge from winter dormancy in March, increasing the chances of their encountering people. From late summer to early fall, more snakes will appear on the landscape than will be ...

Everything to know about copperhead snakes and other venomous snakes — how to identify them, how to avoid them, what to do if you (or your pet) are bitten, and more.

Of the 6 venomous snake species native to N.C., 3 are rattlesnakes – pigmy, ... It’s ‘baby copperhead season’ in NC. Here’s what to know about the juvenile snakes ...

Ronaldo, a 6-foot Brazilian rainbow boa kept at a school in England, was thought to be male — until the snake gave birth to 14 babies last month. The boa had not had contact with another snake ...