A few readers have shared stories of snake encounters: ...

It appears as though the serpent was trying to escape and it remains unclear if it had been struck by the vessel before the ...

Copperhead snakes are slithering through South Carolina just in time for the summer, and residents are reporting sightings. In North America, the venomous snake species is commonly encountered. The ...

Take a deep breath, back away slowly as you maintain a safe distance between you and the snake, and make sure to keep your ...

Mongooses possess remarkable agility, quick reflexes, and a unique resistance to snake venom, attributed to a genetic mutation. These traits, combined ...

Ophidiophobia – or the extreme fear of snakes – is a fairly common malady. The expression “the only good snake is a dead snake” has been spoken by many. Snakes are actually a vital part of our ...

Letters: Alameda and Livermore are spared fusion folly Newsom signs laws to stop flow from out-of-state puppy mills into California Here’s a look at American bison one of the greatest conservation ...

Stretching from Georgia to Maine, the Appalachian Trail (AT) is the longest hiking-only footpath in the world. It’s 2,197 forested miles that pass through 14 states and receive over 3 million visitors ...

ARKANSAS, USA — As temperatures rise this spring, officials with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) are reminding residents to be snake-aware while outdoors. "We have multiple species of ...

A young boy handled a corn snake in a clip that's going viral as people admire his bravery and consider whether it's safe for children to be around such creatures.