As the weather warms, snakes become more active, which could increase your chances of getting bitten. The majority of snakebites are recorded from April to October when both snakes and humans are the ...

Most people’s mental snake-ID kit in the yard comes down to a couple of half-remembered rules: “triangular head means venomous,” “round pupils mean safe,” or some color rhyme they learned as a kid.

RICHMOND, Va. — It’s been a busy snake season for Rich Perry and his company Virginia Wildlife Management Control. He said the calls for service involving snakes started earlier in 2017 than he can ...

As spring temperatures begin to rise, Alabama’s wildlife—including snakes—become more active. This time of year, outdoor enthusiasts and homeowners alike are cautious, in fear of encountering a ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – With temperatures rising and Carolinians enjoying the great outdoors this summer, it’s important to familiarize yourself with the wildlife. Especially venomous snakes, which are ...

REPT copy purchased with funds from the S. Dillon Ripley Endowment. "Profiling 600 significant species from around the world, The Book of Snakes covers almost one in six of all known snakes. Each ...

Sometimes if you look tough and act tough, you don’t have to actually be tough. Especially if you’re a snake. While Alabama has only six species of venomous snakes, there are several others with ...

There are 38 kinds of snakes around the Carolinas, and most of them you don’t have to worry about. In fact, they’re good to have around to control pests. But there are six kinds of venomous snakes to ...

ATLANTA — With temperatures rising and Georgians enjoying the great outdoors this summer, it’s important to familiarize yourself with the wildlife. Especially venomous snakes, which are often spotted ...