In much of the eastern United States, it’s not uncommon to spot a snake slithering through the leaves, crossing a trail, or hiding near your shed. But knowing whether that snake is venomous or ...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)-Summer through early fall is the peak season for snake movement and mating. Georgia and South Carolina are home to six venomous snake species. There’s the Copperhead, ...

Japan's islands teem with diverse snake species, from harmless rat snakes controlling pests to the venomous mamushi.

Arkansas is home to 39 species of snakes, and six of them are venomous. Thankfully, not all of these venomous snakes inhabit Arkansas’ waterways. Of those 39 species, only about seven snakes are ...

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 ...