The copperhead is one of the most famous of all snakes in the United States. Along with that fame, people often confuse other ...

Garden snails and aphids are venomous animals. This is the startling outcome of a new study that argues for a radical shift ...

Most copperhead bites happen when people try to handle or kill them, so it's safest to keep your distance and wear gloves and ...

The Eastern hognose snake is another species that has become increasingly rare here. So named because of its upturned snout ...

It is officially summer, and the Missouri Department of Conservation is warning residents to be on the lookout for snakes."In ...

As you can see from the photograph featured in today’s column, snakes can swim. The picture, taken by a marine deputy with ...

Have you ever wondered what the largest snake in North America is? Perhaps you’re interested in snake facts or curious to see ...

Thanks to its humidity, the Cotton State is home to plenty of snakes. Discover the most dangerous snakes in Alabama.

From poison ivy to chiggers and coyotes, here are the hazardous plants, insects and animals to watch out for — and what to do ...

Copperheads are South Carolina’s most populous venomous snake. Here’s when and where you’re most likely to encounter one.

Scientists in Brazil have identified a compound in the venom of an Amazon scorpion that may help fight breast cancer, one of ...

Texas is home to 96 species of snakes. Of those 96, 15% are venomous. While this is a small fraction of the snake population, ...