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

Tennessee has a variety of lakes perfect for a paddle or a swim, but if you're squeamish around snakes, these are some lakes ...

As Floridians enjoy the cooler fall weather outside, they might want to be aware of our slithery neighbors also enjoying the ...

Discover the thrilling experiences that await you at Missouri's snake-filled rivers and lakes, along with essential tips for ...

There are multiple black snake species, and some of these go after rodents and other critters for food, while others will ...

Leonardo DiCaprio is a snake. A newly discovered species of a toothy snake in the Western Himalayas has been named in the actor’s honor, according to an “ongoing study” published in the journal Nature ...

Snakes don’t always get credit in the brains department. With no limbs and a blank stare, they’ve been cast as simple predators, slithering on instinct, but some snakes are surprisingly clever. While ...

MEXICO CITY (AP) — A species of snake that had been “lost” for almost 80 years has been re-discovered on a remote Mexican island. According to a study published in the PLOS ONE scientific journal, the ...

The Hollywood A-lister is being recognized for his long history of environmental activism Kevin Mazur/Getty; Vipul Ramanuj Leonardo DiCaprio now has a new species of snake named in his honor!

ATLANTA — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed listing the southern hognose snake as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act, highlighting its presence in the Carolinas and ...

In a forest of southeastern China, a 1-foot-long creature with “enlarged” teeth moved through the foliage. Its “cryptic appearance” and “secretive habits” kept it largely hidden — until recently. It ...