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

There are dozens of species of snakes in the Triad, but which are friends and which are foes? An environmental specialist breaks down everything you need to know as you get outdoors this summer: ...

Copperheads are North Carolina’s most populous venomous snake. Here’s when and where you’re most likely to encounter one.

One of the most commonly misidentified nonvenomous snakes in the Eastern US, learn about the ecological niche and identification of the Dekay's brown snake (and meet a cute baby lizard) in this ...

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 ...

You might guess a spider. And a gator. But a snail? That and others make up the 10 deadliest creatures found in Louisiana, ...

During summer in Louisiana, snakes become more and more active. Here's what to know about venomous copperheads and how to ...

The Everglades are the most snake-infested area in the state, primarily due to the invasive non-native species, the Burmese ...

Snakes have long been interesting and fearsome to people across the world. While many species are harmless and play vital roles in balancing ecosystems, a few are dangerous with venom so toxic it ...

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.

They grow to be 24 to 52 inches long, and have red or maroon patches along their bodies. Michigan's brown snake is a small, secretive species The brown snake can be found in variety of settings as ...

Five common Michigan snakes include the Eastern garter, Eastern milk, Northern water, Eastern hog-nosed, and brown snake. The Eastern massasauga rattlesnake is Michigan's only venomous snake, and ...