If you’re going swimming in any of Mississippi’s lakes or rivers, you may have a few uninvited guests. Find out which lakes & rivers are snake hotspots & how to recognize venomous species safely.

According to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR), rattlesnakes live in highly wooded areas like forests and ...

Warmer weather means you have a greater chance of encountering snakes. Here is what experts say to do if that happens.

A plethora of snake species live in Tennessee and the Memphis area, but only three of them are venomous — and only two of those are likely to be encountered by people, she said. Those species ...

New Jersey is home to a rich diversity of snake species ... harmless, the lake once gained infamy for an unverified sighting of a 16-foot green anaconda — a non-native species that remains ...

The Barbados threadsnake, scientifically known as Tetracheilostoma carlae, holds the record for being the world's smallest snake ... this endemic species is now considered critically endangered ...

An Alabama lake that was closed to the public and partly drained to control an invasive species will reopen to anglers over the Memorial Day weekend. The Alabama Department of Conservation and ...

Although many snakes tend to avoid humans, these species are different – their venom and temperament make them highly dangerous. Discover how each snake’s venom works, where they are found ...

The officer successfully removed the snake and relocated it. According to NYSDEC, "Although not as widespread, this species is found in habitat similar to that of the timber rattlesnake," and they are ...

"The Fish Lake Valley Tui Chub is staring down the barrel of extinction, and only the Endangered Species Act can save it now," Donnelly said. "We’re going to keep fighting to save it and the ...

South Carolina is home to 38 snake species, six of which are venomous. Grosse said as with all wildlife, the best thing to do if you see a kingsnake is just leave it alone.

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