Within the 17 snake species found in New York, three are venomous. Here's what to know, and how likely you are to see them in the Southern Tier.

The timber rattlesnake is critically endangered, both regionally and nationally, after humans hunted them for decades and due ...

When two employees at the East Bay Vivarium in Berkeley, California, pulled a baby snake from the incubator seven months ago, ...

The black snake Dendrelaphis atra has been discovered on an island in Papua New Guinea; this species stands out for its ...

A recent sighting of an Eastern Hog-nosed snake on the sands of Ocean City has captured public attention, prompting wildlife ...

It eats copperheads, the only venomous snakes likely to be seen in central North Carolina and the Triangle. Its population (most likely) continues to decline. More on that later.

The term "black snake" encompasses diverse snake species worldwide, varying significantly in size, habitat, and behavior. From harmless constrictors to venomous cobras, these snakes exhibit ...

There are 21 snake species that are native to Pennsylvania, and three of them are venomous. The copperhead reaches an average ...

The Winnebago County Conservation Board recently welcomed a speckled kingsnake as its newest Hanson Nature Center resident.