Some herpetologists consider kinking a response to feeling threatened. Others have reported it occurring without apparent ...

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 ...

Stretching from Georgia to Maine, the Appalachian Trail (AT) is the longest hiking-only footpath in the world. It’s 2,197 ...

Don’t be afraid: of all of the snake species in Alabama, only six are venomous. Three of those six venomous species are ...

Snakes (Serpentes) live almost everywhere on Earth, except the polar regions, which are too cold for these cold-blooded animals. Snakes live in deserts and forests, regardless of whether these ...

As snakes seek warm, dry shelter during the rainy season, chances of meeting one increase significantly. Knowing which species are venomous is important and might be life-saving information.What to do ...

Rattlesnakes, bison, spiders and ticks are among the deadliest animals in Kansas highlighted in an entry on the WorldAtlas ...

The Fer-de-Lance Pit Viper is a highly venomous snake notorious for its deadly bite. Found mainly in Central and South America, this snake species is responsible for numerous yearly fatalities and ...

Trending News: Africa is home to two deadly snakes, the black mamba and the Gaboon viper. These snakes differ in size, venom, and behavior. Gaboon vipers are heavy w ...

A. Many Florida snakes breed during the warmer months. In some species, two males will fight each other in a ritualized ...