When most people think of snakes, their minds often jump to images of venomous, fearsome creatures lurking in the wild. While some snakes are indeed dangerous, the world of serpents also contains some ...

Reports of their venomous bites have been greatly exaggerated. Only about 15 percent of snakes have harmful venom. The number of fatal bites in the United States is just five or six annually. Chances ...

A Virgin Australia flight faced delay at Melbourne Airport. A green tree snake was discovered in the cargo hold. The flight VA337 was bound for Brisbane. Snake catcher Mark Pelley safely removed the ...

Submissions are being accepted throughout the summer, when the snakes are active. Knowing where the species are and what habitat they're using is the first step to being able to help conserve a ...

New Jersey is home to a rich diversity of snake species, and several of its lakes and rivers are teeming with slithering activity.

A 72-year-old Green Valley man is recovering after he was bitten on both ankles by a rattlesnake while walking in the dark Monday night.

From harmless garden dwellers to the notorious rattlers of the wild west, America’s snakes are as diverse as the landscapes they inhabit. For animal lovers, herpetology fans, or even the snake-wary, ...

A checked bag filled with creatures from your nightmares was stopped by international customs in Mumbai over the weekend, leading to an arrest.

Snakes in the Lehigh Valley In Lehigh Valley, there are nine snake species that are nonvenomous and two that are venomous, according to Sara Koplish, Lehigh Valley Zoo general curator.

The Snake River Stampede is due to celebrate its 110th anniversary this year. A significant change in scheduling for the event, as well as a record-setting purse for the rodeo, ...