From their upturned noses to their dramatic performances of playing dead, eastern hognose snakes are interesting and entertaining.

By spring 2026, hikers, bikers, and equestrians will be able to traverse the Lone Star State by trail to see some of the most ...

2. Cottonmouth Snakes Also called water moccasins, the one species found in Texas is the Western cottonmouth. Cottonmouth snakes can be a few different colors. Some are almost completely black in ...

Texas is home to 96 species of snakes. Of those 96, 15% are venomous. While this is a small fraction of the snake population, that is still 14 species of snakes to be on the lookout for when ...

Cypress resident Anna said she was shocked when she got a motion alert from the doorbell and saw a wild chicken snake slithering down the wall.

It’s not just the rain. While it may seem like snakes suddenly appear during and after wet weather, the connection isn’t as ssssimple as “rain equals more snakes.” In Central Texas, more ...

What to do for a venomous snake bite: Texas is home to 4 venomous snake species Are snakes more active in rain? It’s a common belief that snakes come out more after rain, but there’s no clear ...

Texas, with its vast stretches of diverse ecosystems, is home to a wide variety of wildlife. Among its most fascinating—and sometimes feared—inhabitants are venomous snakes.

Ah, the daily dramas only East Texans can fully understand--from random wildlife in the yard to the never struggle to get a decent signal in the woods.

Massive brown snake slithers across golf course Aussies have been left shocked after encountering the “biggest brown snake ever” on a golf course.

Texas is home to four venomous species. Here's everything you should and shouldn't do if one bites you, and how to identify them.

The most common type of venomous snake in Texas, copperheads (aka penny snakes) are known for their copper-colored heads and distinct reddish-brown crossbands. There are three subspecies of the ...