Iowa has 28 species of snakes, five of which are venomous. Snakes form a key part of the ecosystems they inhabit, helping to keep populations of mice, squirrels, other small animals and even insects ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Louisiana is home to different kinds of nonvenomous and venomous snakes. There are 55 species and sub-species of snakes, seven of which are venomous, according to Brad ...

There are 16 species of rattlesnakes found in the United States. The “rattle” comes from the signature noise these slithering reptiles make whenever they sense danger. Most fatal snake bites are the ...

South Carolina is home to all sorts of wildlife, from alligators to monkeys and even weird bugs … critters are found just about anywhere you go. But one of the most ominous animals of the South ...

There are many places you likely don't want to see a snake around your home, but your garden isn't one of them. Snakes are a natural, beneficial addition to your garden. This is because of their diet, ...

The nightmare fuel of a livestream of rattlers emerging from a “mega den” aside, odds are you won’t encounter hundreds of venomous snakes at a time in Colorado. And odds are the snakes you encounter ...

Contrary to popular belief, not all snakes lay eggs. Several species, including the green anaconda and common boa constrictor, give birth to live youn ...

Adult Black Racer snake. Courtesy of Talena Chavis. For all of you who get the heebie jeebies when you see a snake, here’s something else to think about. South Carolina is home to three types of ...