Yellowstone National Park is home to 11 species of reptiles and amphibians. Snakes make up nearly half of that number, with ...

How Nature's Most Maligned Creatures Illuminate Our World," talks about the cultural significance of the slinky reptiles.

Only three venomous snakes live in the wild in New York: the timber rattlesnake, the Eastern massasauga and the Northern ...

There may be only six venomous snake species in the Sunshine State, but knowing what they look like is important to keep you safe. Here's how.

Biologists tracking a big python found it dead, chewed up and buried. They launched into a CSI-like investigation that ...

Baby copperheads feature distinct yellow tails, while rattlesnakes rarely bite unless threatened. Seek expert care promptly ...

If you see a snake and want to coax it along, gently but firmly spray its tail with a water hose. Keep your distance, and don ...

It is typically black with a white or yellow chain-like pattern, but some snakes may be more brown ... It’s not dangerous to humans or pets, Beane said — unless your pet is a mouse or a small snake.

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

Pets can also receive rattlesnake vaccines if you ... and are easily recognized by their striking color pattern of red, yellow (or white), and black bands. These snakes are made most famous by the ...