Learn why the eastern diamondback rattlesnake is considered the deadliest snake in the U.S. and what to do if you're ever ...

Eastern and western diamondback rattlesnakes are responsible for up to 95% of snake-bite fatalities in the U.S. Consequently, if bitten by a rattlesnake, a diamondback is likely the culprit.

The Eastern diamondback rattlesnake is the largest venomous snake species in North America, and these snakes are typically a brown or brownish-yellow color with dark brown or black diamonds along ...

While most people are wary of copperhead snakes and black widow spiders, there are other potentially dangerous creepy crawly things you might meet.

Stretching from Georgia to Maine, the Appalachian Trail (AT) is the longest hiking-only footpath in the world. It’s 2,197 ...

Swimming, boating, and hiking by rivers, lakes, and reservoirs can be fun, but visitors should always be aware of snakes and ...

I hasten to add, for those who remember a certain former governor of South Carolina, that this is not a euphemism. My brother ...

I was in a jungle where no humans set foot, and was wearing a black safari hat. My eccentric, mad hatter presence had alarmed, and at the same time, intrigued a male robin ...

The Eastern hognose snake is another species that has become increasingly rare here. So named because of its upturned snout like a hog, this species is an eater of toads and a dweller of sandy ...

The Eastern coral snake, identifiable by its red, yellow, and black rings, is venomous. There are more than 40 species of snakes that are native to Florida, but only six of them are venomous.

The snake was identified as a young eastern brown snake, the second most venomous snake in the world. The handler was able to capture and relocate the snake without any injuries to humans ...

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