Copperheads aren’t as common as some of Florida’s other venomous snakes, but they are native to the Florida panhandle. The body of an eastern copperhead is light brown, with dark brown crossbands.

As the weather continues to warm, a growing number of species are on the move, meaning interactions with humans are ...

In the Southeastern United States in Florida and along the coasts in Georgia and ... a bite from a venomous snake that’s ...

Despite their fearsome reputation, only one in 500 snakebites in the U.S. are fatal thanks to widespread access to antivenom ...

He took a liking to the snake and decided to keep it as a pet, friends said. — -- A Florida man was bitten in the face by a venomous snake after trying to kiss it, authorities told ABC Tampa ...

Rainy weather can also encourage snakes to venture out because prey such as frogs, toads and other amphibians tend to be more active. Almost every state has a variety of snake species, both venomous ...

The Florida FWC advises that if you have a non-native species, do not release it. If you come across one, report it to the Invasive Species Hotline immediately at 888-Ive-Got1 (888-483-4681 ...

A Florida man is facing theft charges after authorities say he tried to steal a snake from a pet store by putting it in his pants. Surveillance video shows the suspect reach into the snake enclosure, ...

The annual Florida Python Challenge offers over $25,000 in prizes to hunters removing invasive pythons. Hunters employ various maneuvers, sometimes called the "Python Dance," to capture the snakes ...