In the deserts of North America, the king snake reigns supreme as a ruthless predator, known for its ability to hunt and ...

The odds of being bitten by a venomous snake in Mississippi are low, but if it happens, you don't want it to be this one.

Resident Amanda Rossman wasn't expecting to cross paths with a copperhead while letting her dog out before bedtime.

Kentucky has a slew of snake species, but very few are venomous. Find out how to spot them before your next hike.

Water moccasins stand their ground—but do they actually chase people? Learn the facts behind this misunderstood snake.

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

While city officials believed the snake, found along the Ten Mile River near Milk Street, was a venomous copperhead, the ...

Bites from venomous copperheads are rarely fatal, but may be painful. And killing it may not be a fool-proof way to avoid a bite.

“Between March and October, it is possible to encounter a pygmy rattlesnake anywhere near bodies of freshwater like marshes, ...

Four of Illinois' 40 native snake species are venomous, according to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

Actor Sonu Sood calmly rescued a snake found inside his residential society in Mumbai recently. Displaying remarkable composure, Sonu caught the non-venomous rat snake with his bare hands. However, he ...