From blackwater rivers to hidden swamps, these North Carolina spots are home to some surprising residents. Here's what you ...

When you think of great swimmers, animals like dolphins, fish, or penguins probably come to mind. But the animal kingdom is ...

The northern watersnake (Nerodia sipedon sipedon), also known as the common watersnake, can be found throughout Ohio. In fact, it has been spotted in all but six of Ohio's 88 counties, according to ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - We’re in lake season. For many of you, that means diving into the water. And there’s the worry that slithery creatures could be hiding inside some of the flood debris. Our ...

Sea snakes appear more skillful under water than believed. New research reveals unique dive styles, energy-saving glides, and ...

If you head to Rehoboth Beach and walk into the Atlantic Ocean, you know there's something in the water. From sharks to jellyfish, you know you're entering their house and proceed cautiously. But what ...

People living in Arizona have more in common with our slithery neighbors than we realize. Not only can both snakes and people handle the heat, we also often seek out bodies of water to cool down in ...

Researchers have for the first time closely tracked the fine-scale diving behavior of two species of sea snakes that forage ...

New Jersey is home to a rich diversity of snake species, and several of its lakes and rivers are teeming with slithering activity — especially during the warmer months. While most of the state’s ...