Or maybe it’s a large one stretched out on a rock or taking a swim in the water of a nearby creek. Chances are when you see a snake the first thing you wonder is what kind it is. The second thing: Is ...

Southern Appalachia affords many opportunities to watch and learn more about our diverse species of wildlife. At my home near the border of Western North Carolina and East Tennessee, I see ...

There are some key differences that distinguish cottonmouths from other similar-looking snakes. For example, water moccasins tend to keep their entire body on the surface of the water while swimming.

According to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR), snakes are most active from April to October, but ...

Louisiana is home to 48 different species of snakes, but only seven of these species are venomous. Louisiana's venomous snakes include three different species of rattlesnake, two species of coral ...

Image via Depositphotos Cottonmouths, also known as water moccasins, are excellent swimmers and can be found in bodies of freshwater across the Southeast. Each venomous snake in the U.S. has a unique ...

As the weather warms and animals emerge from their winter slumber, one creature making a particularly deadly return is the snake. Alabama is home to six venomous snake species, making it even more ...