In much of the eastern United States, it’s not uncommon to spot a snake slithering through the leaves, crossing a trail, or hiding near your shed. But knowing whether that snake is venomous or ...

New York is home to 17 snake species, but only three of them are poisonous. The poisonous species of snakes in New York are rarely seen, the state's Department of Environmental Conservation says, but ...

Encountering a garden snake is often a sign of a healthy ecosystem, with many species being harmless and beneficial pest ...

The well-known copperhead is often mistaken for lesser-known species of nonvenomous snakes. One common snake that is sometimes confused with the venomous copperhead is the similar-looking chicken ...

From blackwater rivers to hidden swamps, these North Carolina spots are home to some surprising residents. Here's what you ...

According to Encyclopædia Britannica, most snake species are non-venomous; over 70% of the 3,700+ known snake species fall ...

Snakes have a bad reputation for being venomous, fearsome creatures. However, snakes can actually be a positive sign that your garden supports a healthy, balanced ecosystem. For snakes, gardens are an ...

Bengaluru: An Indian rat snake was rescued from the official residence of deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar Wednesday ...

Q. In a recent column you said bushmasters are the largest pit vipers in the world. I was told pit vipers have vertical pupils, which is one way to determine if a snake is venomous. However, you ...

Arkansas is home to 39 species of snakes, and six of them are venomous. Thankfully, not all of these venomous snakes inhabit Arkansas’ waterways. Of those 39 species, only about seven snakes are ...

Tiger-Lily, a nearly three-foot-long western rat snake found in 2017 in southwest Missouri, will be at the Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center until Sept. 28. A two-headed snake may sound ...