To put it simply, yes, they are venomous. But are they extremely dangerous? Not quite. Water moccasins are compelling ...

The Attleboro, Massachusetts community is being extra cautious after first responders say a copperhead snake potentially ...

Snakes, for some, are the stuff of nightmares. For others, they’re beloved pets or fascinating research subjects. They’re ...

The red-legged seriema ( Cariama cristata) is a striking and unusual bird. It has long, pale pink legs and a prominent, loose ...

The colorful coral snake is the most venomous snake in Arizona. Here is the best way to avoid coral snakes and what to do if ...

Snakes are common in nearly all outdoor environments and typically would much rather be left alone than defend themselves ...

Not all snakes are dangerous, but it’s important to know which species you might encounter while swimming in these lakes and ...

A hiss or a rattle- during the summers you should be on the lookout for all such kinds of sounds. From the bushes or under ...

As snakes seek warm, dry shelter during the rainy season, encounters in residential areas increase significantly. Knowing which species are venomous and how to distinguish them is important and might ...

Hummel says being bitten by a copperhead felt like a deep wasp sting. His hand immediately swelled up and began to change ...

Copperhead snakes are slithering through Georgia just in time for the summer. Where do they hide? How to keep them out? What to do if you see one?

Arizona coral snakes are venomous but not aggressive. Although the venom is neurotoxic, no deaths from Arizona coral snake bites have been recorded. Sonoran Mountain kingsnakes look like coral ...