While often overlooked, non-venomous snakes pose risks beyond their bite. Large constrictors can accidentally cause harm ...

Getting a snake bite when hiking is certainly scary and could be dangerous or even life-threatening, but the way you treat it ...

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

Africa's deadliest snakes, the boomslang and black mamba, showcase stark contrasts. While the boomslang, a tree-dweller with ...

You’re stepping onto the patio with a cup of coffee when – freeze – there’s a snake in the grass. Your heart spikes. Your ...

Which venomous snake holds the title of deadliest on each continent across the globe? From the deserts of Australia to the forests of South America, every region has its own fearsome contender. In ...

Black mambas (Dendroaspis polylepis) are Africa's longest, most famous venomous snakes. Despite their fearsome reputation, ...

October marks the start of baby copperhead season, a time when the venomous snakes are more active and easier to overlook on ...

Deputy Terry Dunn of the Adams County Sheriff’s Office in Natchez, Miss., killed a rattlesnake this week outside one of the facility’s buildings. Dunn then posed with the venomous reptile for photos ...

GLENNS FERRY, Idaho — More than 500 miles of the historic Oregon Trail cuts through Southern Idaho. The most dangerous ...