What kind of snake is that? It's a question that is likely asked a lot in Mississippi. Not only do we have dozens of species, snakes are found in practically every environment in the state. And love ...

Summer in the Carolinas means great weather for spending time outdoors, but slithering snakes in your path can be a major disruption to an otherwise fun day. North Carolina is, for better or worse, ...

Displaying a serpent devouring its own tail, the ouroboros is one of the oldest symbols, representing the infinite story of life, death, and rebirth. Although this icon might represent a cosmic or ...

Some people keep them as pets, and others turn away screaming just at the sight of one. Snakes are slithering reptiles found almost everywhere in the world, including your backyard. New Jersey is home ...

Here are two things some people believe about snakes. All are poisonous. The best snakes are dead snakes. Both are so far from true, herpetologists would probably scream and rant and tear their hair ...

Massachusetts is home to 14 different kinds of snakes, most of which are harmless, but two of which are venomous. Thankfully, the state has only seen one snake-bite death, and it came from a snake ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — In honor of July 16 being World Snake Day, here are several types of snakes found in Virginia that you might encounter on the local trails! Virginia has three types of venomous ...

A rustle in the leaves might reveal more than just a passing breeze—it could be a brown snake. Despite their plain name, brown snakes are remarkably diverse, ranging from small, harmless garden snakes ...

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 ...

World Snake Day is July 16, but at The Clarion-Ledger, we're having Snake Week. After all, sharks have their own week, so why not snakes? From July 15-19, The Clarion-Ledger will publish a ...