Of the 44 species of snake that are native to Florida, six are venomous. Here's a guide to identifying them and the harmless snakes they resemble.

Even if you're not scared of snakes, there are a few species you don't want to find in your yard. Whether venomous or not, ...

It eats copperheads, the only venomous snakes likely to be seen in central North Carolina and the Triangle. Its population (most likely) continues to decline. More on that later.

Can you imagine a thick, 18-foot-long Burmese python slithering past your golf cart in Florida? It could happen! Burmese ...

Eastern coral snake: The old saying “Red on yellow, kill a fellow ... “Bites from Harlequin Coral snakes can be very dangerous to people and pets, but bites from this species are extremely ...

Are baby copperheads in South Carolina more dangerous than the adults? Here’s what to know about myths surrounding the ...

Per the NJDEP, young copperheads have a yellow-tipped tail that acts as a lure for prey. Nobody has ever died from a copperhead bite in New Jersey, the NJDEP says. These snakes will not chase you ...

Be mindful of where you place your hands and feet, watch your pets and avoid walking at night in sandals if snakes are common ... bands separated by narrower yellow or white bands.

When it comes to snakes, it’s important to know what you’re dealing with before you, your pet or your child have ... copperheads have yellow eyes with black vertical and elliptical pupils.

Are baby copperheads in South Carolina more dangerous than the adults? Here’s what to know about myths surrounding the venomous snake.