In the U.S., there are roughly thirty species of venomous snakes, most of them rattlesnakes. Most people will never have a serious problem with any of them, but some species have a mix of strong venom ...

Copperheads are the most common venomous snake in North Carolina, according to wildlife officials.

Amy Stewart lives off the grid in Perry County, about two hours southwest of Nashville. Her home and chicken coop are in the woods, often surrounded by snakes. "I get timber rattlers at my house, ...

You’re stepping onto the patio with a cup of coffee when – freeze – there’s a snake in the grass. Your heart spikes. Your brain races. Is it dangerous? Most snakes you’ll ever see are harmless ...

A University of Florida study found that snake bites in the state are an understudied but avoidable risk. Most venomous snake bites in Florida occurred when people, primarily men, intentionally ...

A scarlet snake was documented on Sanibel Island for the first time in September. This sighting follows the first appearance of a scarlet kingsnake on the island since the 1970s. Both the scarlet ...

King Cobra was considered the largest venomous snake to have ever roamed the face of the Earth. Due to its enormous length, the King Cobra was a force.