The coucal kills snakes by battering them against the ground or a branch.

Copperheads are a venomous type of snake found in Mississippi. They are often recognized by their bronze-colored skin, ...

Snakebites are a silent global health crisis, claiming an estimated 138,000 fatalities annually, of which 58,000 fatalities, ...

Africa's Senegal coucal, a ground-dwelling bird, expertly hunts snakes, its primary prey. While snakes rely on venom or ...

The dangerousness of a snake species can be measured in multiple ways. Here is a look at the deadliest snakes based on the toxicity of their venom.

Initially established in Everglades National Park in the early 1980s, Burmese pythons quickly put a stranglehold on Florida's ...

In winter, when the temperature drops below 60, copperheads and other snake become lethargic, but aren’t totally asleep.

Most people’s reaction to seeing a snake is a mix of surprise and a sudden urge to be somewhere else. While many snakes are quite content to move at a leisurely pace, a select few have turned speed ...

As temperatures drop, snakes seek warmth in basements and homes. Learn why it happens and how to keep them out safely this ...

Q: I planted foxgloves because I love their spikes of colorful, speckled, bell-shaped flowers. My cat Stormy is walking ...

Police in Florida rescued a snake after they received a call about the reptile being curled up on a car's hood. Officers ...

Tip of the week The time of day significantly affects walleye activity as the days get colder. Dawn and dusk, are prime times for walleye fishing because they trigger feeding activity. Night can even ...