Many people believe water moccasins are harmless while cottonmouths are the truly dangerous ones — but they’re actually the ...

Many reptiles excrete solid uric acid crystals instead of liquid urine, a water-saving adaptation that could hold clues for human medicine. If you’ve never cared for a reptile, you might be surprised ...

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

Heavy rainfall across Florida’s Space Coast is leading to an uptick in encounters with venomous cottonmouth snakes, as the reptiles are forced out of flooded habitats and into more populated areas.

Ohio is home to three rare venomous snakes: the timber rattlesnake, the copperhead, and the massasauga rattlesnake. The timber rattlesnake and massasauga rattlesnake are both endangered species in ...

Are male and female cottonmouth snakes different from each other? Learn all the fascinating details about these semi-aquatic ...

The Lake Erie water snake was once on the endangered and threatened species list. It's native to Kelleys Island and North, Middle and South Bass Islands. The Lake Erie water snake can grow up to 3.5 ...

KELLEYS ISLAND, Ohio (WJW) – Watch your step! Wildlife officials in northeast Ohio shared video captured last week of a Lake Erie water snake swiftly slithering through grass, fallen leaves, and ...

A rattlesnake bit a student Friday afternoon on the playground at Gerald Ford Elementary School in Indian Wells during lunch recess. Staff immediately called 911 and brought the injured student and ...

Autumn-like temperatures have been slow to arrive in Northeastern Oregon, and the sluggishness also has afflicted steelhead. But a state fish biologist remains optimistic that this year’s return of ...

Morgan Wyatt has words of wisdom for anyone who stumbles upon Mr. No Shoulders. "If you see a snake there are only three words to remember: Leave. It. Alone." That's one of many tips and facts that ...

Many people suffer anxiety over the mystery surrounding water moccasins and cottonmouth snakes. Are they two separate snake species, or one in the same? Is one, or both, venomous? Get the answers to ...