As one of the most biodiverse states in the nation, it should be no surprise Alabama has a variety of snakes slithering around - 49 species and subspecies to be more precise. In fact, the state boasts ...

Some people keep them as pets, and others turn away screaming just at the sight of one. Snakes are slithering reptiles found almost everywhere in the world, including your backyard. New Jersey is home ...

People often think of snakes as scary or legendary creatures, but nature has given many species colors so bright that they ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — In honor of July 16 being World Snake Day, here are several types of snakes found in Virginia that you might encounter on the local trails! Virginia has three types of venomous ...

MACON, Ga. — Georgia is blessed -- or maybe cursed -- to be home to 47 species of snakes. Chances are if you're outside during the summer, there's a snake or two nearby. How can we tell which ones to ...

Displaying a serpent devouring its own tail, the ouroboros is one of the oldest symbols, representing the infinite story of ...

They slither. They strike. And sometimes they pack a mean bite. In Georgia, there are more than 46 species of snakes, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Out of those 46 ...

Researchers found two species of snakes belonging to the genus Dendrelaphis, or bronze backs, according to the study. The snakes belonging to this genus are “slender, fast-moving, and primarily ...

Lakes all across Ohio are home to thriving snake populations, including lakes near Cincinnati and Youngstown. Ohio is home to more than 20 snake species, but only three are venomous. The majority of ...

Adult Black Racer snake. Courtesy of Talena Chavis. For all of you who get the heebie jeebies when you see a snake, here’s something else to think about. South Carolina is home to three types of ...

The bat, which is on the endangered species list, is found only in Florida and it's the ... Known as the "forest lord," the snake is among the largest species of snakes in the United States. The ...