Rivers across the U.S. are home to over 50 snake species, both venomous and non-venomous, thriving in aquatic and ...

Have you ever wondered: what are the most dangerous states in the United States? Sounds like you came to the right place. The ...

Amid intermittent rain, clouds and spots of sun, the Sweetwater Jaycees visited the Texas Capitol this week with three boxes ...

Most snake bites occur at home during activities like gardening or taking out trash, and most people don't hear the rattle before they strike.

What is the biggest snake in the world? With more than 3,000 species of snakes living around the globe, there are a lot of candidates to consider. The largest snakes listed here were chosen because of ...

Climate and Temperature When it comes to rattlesnakes, climate is king. These cold-blooded creatures rely heavily on the ...

Sidewinder rattlesnakes are interesting because of their strange ‘sidewinding’ locomotion and their heat vision. Unlike most rattlesnake species, sidewinders pose little threat to humans. Here, we’ll ...

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A man described feeling “the shudders” as more than 100 venomous red-bellied black snakes were removed from a pile of mulch in his Sydney backyard. David Stein ...

Female snakes congregated in the pile to give birth, snake catchers said. Screengrab from Reptile Relocation Sydney's Facebook video When you live in Australia, possibly crossing paths with any ...

The average size of an adult western diamondback rattlesnake is between 4 and 6 feet. Heftier snakes can weigh nearly 15 pounds, but the average weight is three to six pounds.

MILAM COUNTY, Texas — Texas Game Wardens and deputies got more than they bargained for when a landlord in Cameron, Texas called to complain a tenant had several venomous snakes in his apartment ...

Snakes primarily bite in self-defense, often due to fear, hunger, or stress from poor handling. However, some species, especially those bred in captivity, are less prone to biting. These include ...