Copperheads are a venomous type of snake found in Mississippi. They are often recognized by their bronze-colored skin, ...

The Garden State is home to abundance of wildlife from creepy crawlers to coastal species, woodland creatures, a wide variety of plants and more. While some are harmless, there are a few species that ...

While Michigan is home to more than a dozen snake species, only one is venomous — and people rarely see it. "Eastern massasauga rattlesnakes, the only venomous snake in Michigan, are shy creatures ...

To put it simply, yes, they are venomous. But are they extremely dangerous? Not quite. Water moccasins are compelling creatures that stand their ground when threatened, unlike many other snake species ...

There's usually a sense of excitement about what lies beneath the Christmas tree, but for one festive family the biggest surprise was lurking in the branches up above. Rob and Marcela Wild wasted no ...

Snake bites are most common between April and October, and immediate medical attention is crucial if bitten. The survival rate of rattlesnake bites is high with proper treatment, but avoiding snakes ...

People and pets aren’t the only ones to start moving around outdoors when the weather warms up. Snakes do it, too. And 38 snake species in North Carolina, now’s the time of year when we are more ...

Brad Hughes wanted more snakes for the collection of venomous serpents he keeps in a bedroom at his home in Spruce Pine, N.C., a mountain community near Asheville. So he spent Saturday morning in the ...

TL;DR: Tim Friede's self-immunization against venomous snakes led to the discovery of potent antibodies enabling a new universal antivenom effective against 13 snake species. This breakthrough aims to ...

While many snakes are harmless, stumbling upon them while doing your chores isn't fun. Here's how to avoid a surprise ...