They slither. They strike. And sometimes they pack a mean bite. In Georgia, there are more than 46 species of snakes, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Out of those 46 ...

Georgia has 47 different species of snakes. Here’s what to do when you see one. John Jensen, Georgia DNR There are 47 of them in Georgia. Only seven of them are venomous. However, you’ll most likely ...

You know the saying: “red touches black, venom lack; red touches yellow, kill a fellow.” Well, it’s a little more complicated than that. Georgia has one of the most biodiverse landscapes for snakes, ...

Albany -- Be careful where you step. This is the time of year for snakes to be active. Hot weather has South Georgia snakes on the move. We found two victims being treated for poisonous bites. George, ...

Snakes may seem more conspicuous in spring when they are emerging from winter dormancy, but it’s now, in August through September, when snakes reach their highest numbers in Georgia. That’s because ...

From copperheads and water moccasins to pigmy rattlesnakes, Georgia is home to 47 different species of snakes. Some can grow ...

Cottonmouth snakes, also known as water moccasins, are cousins of copperheads — a venomous snake frequently seen in the Triangle. Although cottonmouths are primarily found in the eastern part of the ...