Avoid using a tourniquet, applying ice to the bite site or giving your dog antihistamines or anti-inflammatory painkillers, ...

These reptiles routinely experience ecdysis, the shedding of a layer of skin. They do this to accommodate their growth, repair or replace old or damaged skin, and to get rid of parasites. Some snakes ...

Snakes are some of the most interesting animals in all of nature. Did you know there are venomous snakes living in almost every state in the United States? The copperhead snake is just one of many ...

Upon being informed, a snake catcher reached the spot and safely rescued the snakes. He first secured them in a box and later ...

What's to love about snakes? Jackie Kovacs shows Tuscaloosa News staffer Gary Cosby Jr. during their snake hunt.

Why do snakes flick their tongues? Can snakes smell fear? Here are 10 amazing facts about rattlesnakes, flying snakes and other species.

Hunters and adventurers alike are gearing up for the Python Challenge, a 10-day event emphasizing safety for both hunters and the surrounding species.

A surprising Facebook video from South Africa showed a snake giving birth to live babies, leaving viewers shocked and amazed ...

According to the Mississippi State Extension Service, mating season is late summer to early fall, which means most baby ...

Many snakes do not lay eggs. They give birth to live young. This helps them survive in harsh environments. Boa constrictors ...

A Madison County family’s snake story has new life. WAPT News reported in June about a Madison County family that unexpectedly found 20 snake eggs under a basketball goal. Sarah Cook asked folks on ...

Top 5 most dangerous baby snakes While we often assume that older animals are stronger, that’s not true for some snake species. Did you know that baby snakes can actually be more life-threatening?