Not all snakes are dangerous, but it’s important to know which species you might encounter while swimming in these lakes and ...

What's to love about snakes? Jackie Kovacs shows Tuscaloosa News staffer Gary Cosby Jr. during their snake hunt.

Distinguishing venomous from non-venomous snakes involves observing head shape, eye pupils, and heat-sensing pits, though these aren't foolproof. Color patterns can be deceptive, so caution is ...

There are dozens of species of snakes in the Triad, but which are friends and which are foes? An environmental specialist breaks down everything you need to know as you get outdoors this summer: ...

The non-venomous snakes typically have very small teeth and the pain comes from jerking back from the surprise of being bitten. She carries a snake hook, but she mostly uses it only when she has ...

According to Northwest Exterminating experts in Georgia: “The active ingredient in mothballs is either naphthalene or ...

Besides the pattern, bowtie snakes also have an uncommon scale texture that feels almost velvety. This texture is rare among colubrids (the family most bowtie snakes belong to) and may help them move ...

The boa constrictor is one seriously impressive snake. It’s big, bold, and totally non-venomous—famous for those tight coils and its cool, patterned skin. But here’s something even cooler ...

1. King Cobra The king cobra is the longest venomous snake in the world. It can grow up to 18 feet long. It is found in thick jungles, cool swamps, bamboo clusters and rainforests across India.