Tennessee has a variety of lakes perfect for a paddle or a swim, but if you're squeamish around snakes, these are some lakes ...

When it's time to head outside and enjoy the sunny, warm summer skies of East Tennessee -- it's good to know what kind of wildlife is out there in the many popular outdoor attractions. Especially ...

Copperhead snakes take the prize for being one of the most encountered venomous snakes in the United States. Those who live in the eastern portion of the U.S. know the species well, likely coming ...

You're hiking down a trail. It's a trail not only through lush forests, but over mountains, too. A journey into a wonderous land whose flora and fauna are plentiful. There's a signpost up ahead: ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) – The snakes of East Tennessee are various and work hard to keep our rodent populations in check. UT Arboretum is here to remind us it is illegal to kill these local residents.

Snake season is now well and truly upon us. And while they might not always be visible, snakes can often be found hiding in plain sight. While winding down after a mid-morning run, Ben Morgan, from ...

Snake locations in the U.S. vary greatly by region and the further south you travel, the more likely you are to run into a venomous species. While rattlesnakes are found in the northern part of the ...

Courtnie Dunn was hiking with her two children in a Smyrna, Tennessee, park when she spotted this rather large snake dangling from a tree. It’s believed to be a nonvenomous water snake. Courtnie Dunn ...

Multiple species of snakes have been found dead at the substation, officials say. This is a black rat snake, which is native to the region. National Park Service photo Something odd is happening in ...