Whether you're fascinated or fearful, World Snake Day at Irvine Nature Center is an chance to learn more about one of nature’s most misunderstood creatures and maybe even conquer a phobia. Brittany ...

The well-known copperhead is often mistaken for lesser-known species of nonvenomous snakes. One common snake that is sometimes confused with the venomous copperhead is the similar-looking chicken ...

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It's time to get up close and personal with snakes. Celebrate World Snake Day at Irvine Nature Center in Baltimore County.

The marshy areas and dense vegetation are perfect habitats for northern water snakes, eastern garter snakes, and eastern rat snakes.

Garrison Lake An Eastern rat snake is one of the varieties of snakes commonly found in North Carolina.

Black rat snakes are one of the most easily recognized snakes in the central and eastern parts of the United States.

The Eastern garter snake is among the snake species found in the Lehigh Valley. (Contributed photo) Despite the number of common species, snakes are not usually noticed, according to Koplish.

Several species, including the Black Swamp Snake, Mexican Black Kingsnake, and Eastern Indigo Snake, are detailed, highlighting their unique characteristics and ecological roles.

One common snake that is sometimes confused with the venomous copperhead is the similar-looking chicken snake (also known as the eastern rat snake).