When most people think of snakes, their minds often jump to images of venomous, fearsome creatures lurking in the wild. While ...

Snails may not always be the first creatures that come to mind when thinking of natural beauty, but these shelled gastropods are incredibly diverse and stunning in their own right. Found in a wide ...

Reports of their venomous bites have been greatly exaggerated. Only about 15 percent of snakes have harmful venom. The number ...

Oklahoma is home to not only large but also dangerous snakes, all of which are found in a variety of habitats around the ...

Gray rat snakes are among the most common snakes in Mississippi. Their unique body shape helps them climb almost anything.

World Atlas calls 4 Mississippi lakes the most snake-infested in the state. Know how to ID venomous snakes and tell them ...

Learn about the eyelash palm-pitviper of Costa Rica, a vividly colored venomous snake with unique “eyelash” scales.

Endangered snakes in Alabama There are two Alabama snakes that are considered to be threatened: the black pine snake and the eastern indigo snake, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

In this Field Trip Friday, we’re taking you down to the Pine Creek Canyon Lavender Farm while highlighting must-see attractions in Rim Country.

The Pine Snake (Pituophis melanoleucus) is notable for its impressive defensive display that includes some of the loudest hissing among North American snakes. This vocal performance is amplified by a ...