Snake wrangler Bruce Ireland advises hikers and dog owners to be aware of snakes on trails and in yards during hot weather.

Snake species that are commonly found in California including the gopher snake, coachwhip snake, sharp-tailed snake, California kingsnake and Western yellow-bellied racer according to California Herps ...

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

The months with the highest number of venomous snakebites was from January to March (35%; Figure 1A). October had the lowest number of venomous snakebites cases (5% of total cases; Figure 1A). FIGURE ...

Friday's temperatures will inch closer to 100 degrees in Northern California, but an even hotter day is expected this weekend.

King snakes are especially beneficial because they prey on venomous snakes like rattlers. While it’s always wise to keep your distance, these nonvenomous snakes are more friend than foe.

Which snakes can climb in Georgia? Of the 46 species of snakes in Georgia, only six are venomous and only the timber rattlesnake and the copperhead are known to climb.

An early 3.6-magnitude quake near Redding jolted Northern California residents. Experts share safety tips for minimizing risks during earthquakes.

Rattlesnakes get all the attention, but Arizona has numerous nonvenomous snake species. Here's why they're beneficial and what to do if you see one.