In much of the eastern United States, it’s not uncommon to spot a snake slithering through the leaves, crossing a trail, or hiding near your shed. But knowing whether that snake is venomous or ...

Human victims of snake bites must quickly get to an emergency department to access an anti-venom that is specific to the type ...

Rat snakes and rough green snakes can climb trees, fences and walls, often to find food. Venomous copperheads rarely climb due to their heavy, thick bodies. Snakes climb more easily on textured ...

Snakes have a bad reputation for being venomous, fearsome creatures. However, snakes can actually be a positive sign that your garden supports a healthy, balanced ecosystem. For snakes, gardens are an ...

Q. In a recent column you said bushmasters are the largest pit vipers in the world. I was told pit vipers have vertical pupils, which is one way to determine if a snake is venomous. However, you ...

Japan's islands teem with diverse snake species, from harmless rat snakes controlling pests to the venomous mamushi.

Here’s a sight you won’t soon forget: you’re walking down a path when you see a massive snake zoom past your feet and slither its way up a tree! That’s exactly what I saw along the Virginia and West ...