Most people’s mental snake-ID kit in the yard comes down to a couple of half-remembered rules: “triangular head means venomous,” “round pupils mean safe,” or some color rhyme they learned as a kid.

NEW YORK — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is helping residents identify snakes. By doing so they hope to keep residents safe and avoid unnecessary fear. During the spring ...

SITUATION WHERE YOU HAVE A SNAKE IN YOUR HAND AND YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT, THERE’S SOMEONE YOU COULD CALL FOR THAT. THAT’S A RELIEF. WESH 2 NEWS DAVE MCDANIEL REPORTS A LOCAL MAN SAYS HE ...

"Give people peace of mind, we get that a lot," Jason Compton, a local businessman, said.Compton wanted to answer questions he had about snakes, questions which gave him anxiety."Actually the fear I ...

As spring temperatures begin to rise, Alabama’s wildlife—including snakes—become more active. This time of year, outdoor enthusiasts and homeowners alike are cautious, in fear of encountering a ...

An image of a copperhead snake, a type of venomous snake that can be found in South Carolina. Chuck Liddy File photo Slither season is back. Warmer spring weather has returned to South Carolina and ...

Sometimes if you look tough and act tough, you don’t have to actually be tough. Especially if you’re a snake. While Alabama has only six species of venomous snakes, there are several others with ...

An image of a copperhead snake, the most common venomous snake in South Carolina. Chuck Liddy cliddy@newsobserver.com Danger noodles are slithering around South Carolina once more. Spring has ...

Danger noodles are slithering around South Carolina once more. Spring has officially begun in South Carolina and that means the state’s snake population is becoming active again. And those snakes will ...