As snakes seek warm, dry shelter during the rainy season, encounters in residential areas increase significantly. Knowing ...

What's to love about snakes? Jackie Kovacs shows Tuscaloosa News staffer Gary Cosby Jr. during their snake hunt.

Africa is home to two deadly snakes, the black mamba and the Gaboon viper. These snakes differ in size, venom, and behavior.

In Kenya, snakebites kill at least 4,000 people each year leaving thousands with life-threatening paralysis. According to the ...

What is the safest snake to have as a pet? Will a pet snake bite you? Here are the pros and cons of having a snake for a pet.

This popular lake destination draws in millions of tourists each year, but they aren't the only ones enjoying the views.

Dear reader, it was not a log: it was a 20-foot Australian Scrub python ( Simalia kinghorni), one of the largest species in ...

Thanks to its humidity, the Cotton State is home to plenty of snakes. Discover the most dangerous snakes in Alabama.

Snakes, often feared, include both harmless and venomous species. Identifying key differences like head shape, pupil shape, ...

Distinguishing venomous from non-venomous snakes involves observing head shape, eye pupils, and heat-sensing pits, though ...

6 Water Snakes That Call Oklahoma Home 1. Common Water Snake. Scientific name: Nerodia sipedon You can find two non-venomous common water snake species that call Oklahoma home, including the northern ...

The cottonmouth, also known as the water moccasin, is a venomous snake found throughout Florida. There are more than 40 species of snakes that are native to Florida, but only six of them are venomous.