The Missouri River, the longest river in the U.S., spans over 2,500 miles and is home to a variety of snake species. This waterway supports around 47 different types of snakes, including the ...

Spokeo analyzed state government information and other historical sources to compile this list of stories behind every ...

The leaf litter in the forest might be hiding a dangerous surprise, a camouflaged copperhead. Get to know about the venomous ...

Luckily, you don’t have to live in fear (or move cross-country). Pest control experts share five main warning signs that ...

Rattlesnakes are known for their tell-tale rattle but don’t always do so before they strike, wildlife experts say. Aaron E. Martinez/American-State USA TODAY NETWORK Seven different species of ...

It was only 55 degrees when Tommy Niebrzydowski was bit by a rattlesnake outside his home in Eloy. It also was January. In Dr. Anne-Michelle Ruha's experience, seeing a rattlesnake bite patient ...

A man was found in possession of several venomous snakes and narcotics in his Austin-area apartment near a middle school, Texas Game Wardens said. A Milam County Game Warden received a call on ...

Officials in Hawaii are urging the public to be careful after a highly venomous snake was found on a Hilo beach last week.

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

At least 120 dangerous wild animals such as alligators, deadly snakes and European bison are among the exotic creatures being ...

"Luckily for us, he seemed to be pretty familiar with snakes," McKeown said. The snake was a two-foot-long Ornate Cat-eye, a mildly venomous snake species that is native to Ecuador, Fish and Game ...