An oft-quoted fact about the inland taipan is that it could kill 250,000 mice or 100 adult humans with the venom of a single ...

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 ...

On social media sites, seemingly every snake in every photo is identified as a venomous copperhead. Talena Chavis, owner of Cary-based NC Snake Catcher, understands the mistake. When you’re frightened ...

Encountering a garden snake is often a sign of a healthy ecosystem, with many species being harmless and beneficial pest ...

If you ever get bitten by a snake, don’t believe what you see in the movies. Tying a tourniquet, slicing your arm, or trying ...

We wanted to find out more about snakes and, in particular, two of the most common you could encounter, including the black rat snake and copperheads. It’s that time of year again for all things ...

On May 21, a woman in Oklahoma was driving when a 4-foot rat snake crawled onto her windshield. The local police were called to remove it, and they later identified it to be a Western rat snake.

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 ...