The Pennsylvania House announced plans to designate the eastern box turtle as the official state reptile. The eastern box ...

zoo officials said that the black rat snake is "the largest species you'll find here in Pennsylvania." "They are around more rural areas, but they're certainly capable of being in urban areas as ...

Good news is, most of the 21 species of snakes a person might encounter — rat snakes, garter snakes, etc. — are harmless. But there are three snakes, in particular, in Pa. that are venomous.

The House Game and Fisheries Committee advanced a bill to establish an official state reptile. Here is what reptile and why.

Good news is, most of the 21 species of snakes a person might encounter — rat snakes, garter snakes, etc. — are harmless. But there are three snakes, in particular, in Pa. that are venomous.