Officials in Pennsylvania are sounding the alarm after an angler caught a northern snakehead, an invasive species, in Chester ...

Not all snakes are dangerous, but it’s important to know which species you might encounter while swimming in these lakes and ...

Swimming, boating, and hiking by rivers, lakes, and reservoirs can be fun, but visitors should always be aware of snakes and ...

A venomous cottonmouth is giving people the willies on social media, after a video recorded by an Alabama biologist showed ...

Snakes have adapted to climb trees, skate across hot sand, and even swim through water — all without arms or legs. What’s ...

The northern water snake is common in waters across Virginia, from mountain streams to tidal rivers and suburban ponds. The venomous cottonmouth inhabits isolated spots south and southeast of ...

Gently wash the bite area with soap and water. Keep the bite slightly higher than the heart if possible. Mark the bite area ...

One of the most commonly encountered snakes in the US, the Northern water snake also might be the most frequently misidentified as being a venomous copperhead or cottonmouth. In this video, I'll show ...

For three decades, politics in the 5th Congressional District have been shaped by the many “what if” questions about removing ...

What is the safest snake to have as a pet? Will a pet snake bite you? Here are the pros and cons of having a snake for a pet.

New Jersey is home to a rich diversity of snake species, and several of its lakes and rivers are teeming with slithering ...