The United States is home to many snake species. While most are harmless, some can be very dangerous to humans. Knowing which ...

Q: While working outside, I noticed holes in the grass, and I’m concerned there may be snakes inside them. Do snakes dig holes? How can I tell if these are snake holes in the yard, and what should I ...

Blind snakes, often mistaken for earthworms, are small, burrowing reptiles with unique adaptations for underground life. They ...

Imagine you’re hiking your favorite trail through the montane shrublands and hear a small rustle in the vegetation by your feet. You immediately freeze in your tracks and concentrate on the ground ...

Cottonmouth snakes, also known as water moccasins, are another of our state’s six venomous snake species. They’re cousins to copperheads, a venomous snake frequently seen throughout the Triangle.

Officials are warning residents after recent sightings of the venomous northern copperhead snake in Hunterdon and Somerset counties, saying the public should avoid contact with them. The Watchung ...

12.COM. MANY OF US WILL BE SPENDING TIME OUTSIDE OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS, FROM WATCHING FIREWORKS TO FIRING UP THE GRILL. AND AMID THE CELEBRATION, YOU MIGHT CROSS PATHS WITH ONE OF THE TRIAD’S DOZENS ...

A few readers have shared stories of snake encounters: ...