As adults, these large snakes are better known for their slow, lumbering gait, but the researchers discovered that young ...

About 25 million people, or 8% of the population of the U.S., live in the Ohio River basin. The river spans 981 miles, starting in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and flowing to Cairo, Illinois, where ...

There are four main types of venomous snakes native to the U.S.—rattlesnakes, copperheads, cottonmouths, and coral snakes. Virginia is home to three of these types, with the coral snake being the only ...

You may know a ton of fun facts about animals, but we bet you haven't heard these jaw-dropping truths Are you up on your fun facts about animals? For every extraordinary creature on the planet, there ...

The kid-friendly exhibit takes visitors on a “world tour” of reptiles, from arid deserts and regions as far as Africa, Asia and Australia to our own backyards in Cook and Will Counties. It features ...

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: ...

Texas is home to 96 species of snakes. Of those 96, 15% are venomous. While this is a small fraction of the snake population, that is still 14 species of snakes to be on the lookout for when ...

What is the most common snake in Florida? Southern ring-necked snakes are one of the most commonly found snake species in urban areas throughout all of Florida. They are non-venomous.

Copperhead snakes, common in North America, are being sighted in South Carolina. While copperheads are venomous, their bites are rarely fatal, and they typically only strike when threatened.

Use snake-repelling plants: Common snake repelling plants include marigolds, lemongrass, mother-in-law's tongue, wormwood, onion, and garlic. Fill in burrows: Fill in any holes with dirt or gravel ...

As one of the most biodiverse states in the nation, it should be no surprise Alabama has a variety of snakes slithering ...

When you think of snakes, you probably picture eggs—curled up in nests, waiting to hatch. But not all snakes lay eggs. Some defy the stereotype by giving birth to live young, a trait known as ...