A healthy garden invites wildlife, including snakes. It's important to look for signs they're slithering about, and identify ...

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 ...

With their bold red, yellow and black stripes, Arizona coral snakes look like they are dressed for a venomous Mardi Gras, but don’t let their small size fool you. These secretive serpents pack a ...

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Whether you’re hiking, gardening or just walking the dog, chances are you aren’t the only one enjoying the sunshine. Snakes are becoming increasingly active as summer begins. Now ...

A Tennessee hiker died after being bitten by a timber rattlesnake he picked up. Timber rattlesnakes, copperheads, and massasauga rattlesnakes are Ohio's three venomous snake species. While venomous, ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - We’re in lake season. For many of you, that means diving into the water. And there’s the worry that slithery creatures could be hiding inside some of the flood debris. Our ...

On July 9, residents of Attleboro got a scare when a snake reported to have bitten two dogs was mistaken for a rare venomous copperhead. State wildlife officials later correctly identified the snake ...

Welcome to Snake Week 2025 at azcentral.com. Every day from June 23 through June 29, Ultimate Arizona reporter Tiffany Acosta will bring you a new story about Arizona's favorite slithering reptiles.