How big they are: Can range from 4 inches (10 centimeters) to over 30 feet (9 meters) There are about 4,000 different snake species in the world today. They occupy a wide range of habitats — some ...

Snakes are known for being solitary reptiles, but they do not always hang solo. In colder climates, when winter temperatures set in, snakes seek each other out for warmth. These snake gatherings can ...

The cottonmouth snake, also known as the water moccasin, is one of the most notorious venomous snakes in North America. Found primarily in the southeastern United States, this large, aquatic snake is ...

The world of snakes is pretty mysterious: maybe you fear them, love them, or respect them from afar, but we can't help but wonder what is it about snakes that makes them so fascinating? Join us for a ...

The world of snakes is equal parts fascinating and fear-inducing. Some folks keep them as scaly companions, while others would sprint in the opposite direction at the mere hint of a slither. Love them ...

It’s snake season in North Carolina, so it’s a good time to bust (or confirm) some popular myths about venomous snakes. We put together a list of commonly believed facts about snakes — particularly, ...

What are the most common myth about snake bites that you want us to know? The most common myth that was disproved to me years ago is the concept that a smaller snake can’t control its venom so their ...

According to Texas Parks and Wildlife, snakes are comparatively long-lived. Even small snakes may live as long as 12 years and large species may live 40 years or longer. In urban areas, the average ...

Southern Californians aren’t the only ones ready to get out in the sun and shed a few layers of their winter coats. Spring brings out snakes from hibernation and onto hiking trails and into view in ...

Two pygmy rattlesnakes slither around in their habitat at the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh. File photo It’s snake season in North Carolina, so it’s a good time to bust (or confirm) some ...