While many snakes are harmless, stumbling upon them while doing your chores isn't fun. Here's how to avoid a surprise ...

Copperheads are a venomous type of snake found in Mississippi. They are often recognized by their bronze-colored skin, ...

Copperheads will sleep in dens with other snakes like rattlesnakes and even black rat snakes, and they can return to the same ...

North Carolina is a state full of biodiversity, and snakes are no exception. Its diverse environments, from the mountains in the west to the coastal plains in the east, provide abundant habitat for 38 ...

When discussing venomous snakes, Georgia Wildlife said three are a serious threat. Here's where they live in the state.

Brad Hughes wanted more snakes for the collection of venomous serpents he keeps in a bedroom at his home in Spruce Pine, N.C., a mountain community near Asheville. So he spent Saturday morning in the ...

Creatures consuming species that contain deadly toxins have evolved a suite of clever strategies to stay alive.

Researchers analyzed venomous snake strikes, revealing remarkable speed and precision in less than a blink of an eye.