Snakes live almost everywhere on Earth, except the polar regions, where it’s too cold for these cold-blooded animals. Snakes live in the desert and the forest, whether it is tropical or temperate.

In winter, when the temperature drops below 60, copperheads and other snake become lethargic, but aren’t totally asleep.

While it’s more common in colder states up north, in some places in Kentucky, copperheads will seek winter homes with ...

Mississippi is home to more than 50 kinds of snake, but only a handful are dangerous. From cottonmouths to rattlesnakes, they can be found across the state. But certain ones only live in specific ...

Most people’s reaction to seeing a snake is a mix of surprise and a sudden urge to be somewhere else. While many snakes are quite content to move at a leisurely pace, a select few have turned speed ...

When discussing venomous snakes, Georgia Wildlife said three are a serious threat. Here's where they live in the state.

Love spending time outdoors in Mississippi? Watch your step! A hiker in Tennessee recently died after a bite, likely to an allergic reaction to the snake's venom. World Atlas has listed seven spots in ...

The Mississippi Museum of Natural Science is hosting its annual World Snake Day event where visitors can learn about snakes, touch them and take part in fun, snake-related activities. "It's to bring ...

Montana may seem like a state that would be a snake’s playground, but in reality, there are only 10 snake species that call Montana home. Of those species, the majority do not pose any harm to people, ...

Know where to keep your eyes peeled, where all six are most likely to live. It's always a good idea to be aware of your surroundings and careful outdoors, including when doing something like moving ...