Monsoons are on the way and with the rainy season, where the environment gets drenched with lush greenery and rain droplets, it lets us spot in the odds of encounters at our home gardens, dry shelters ...

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 ...

Iowa has 28 species of snakes, five of which are venomous. Snakes form a key part of the ecosystems they inhabit, helping to keep populations of mice, squirrels, other small animals and even insects ...

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 ...

Snakes may not be known for wagging tails or greeting their owners at the door, but some species are thought to be ...

Kansas is home to four native venomous snakes: the copperhead, massasauga rattlesnake, prairie rattlesnake and timber rattlesnake. All venomous snakes in Kansas are pit vipers, possessing ...

Mexico officially ranks first among all countries worldwide for the number of snake species, with an impressive 438 species. This North American nation's incredible diversity comes from its varied ...

Scientists undertook the first comprehensive assessment of how often snakes eat their own, uncovering reports of the behavior ...

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 ...

A company that specializes in catching and relocating snakes in Phoenix and Tucson metro areas on Monday tweeted a list of the top five types of snakes encountered by residents. Bryan Hughes of ...