Watching a copperhead snake creep its way into the yard might just be the stuff of nightmares for some people. Those who are fearful may want to run away and scream, arms flailing in the air. Others ...

Rafael Freitas tells PEOPLE about his ordeal and shares advice for anyone who finds themselves in a similar situation Courtesy of Rafael Freitas; Getty Rafael Freitas loves to go hiking and camping ...

As temperatures rise across Oklahoma, so does the risk of snake bites. Copperheads, cottonmouths, and rattlesnakes are all native to the state, and they become more active in the spring and summer. Dr ...

Trapping snakes in Florida is permitted, but they must be released in the correct location or humanely euthanized within 24 hours. Most snakes in Florida are non-venomous and beneficial to the ...

For those with military experience in any conflict the worst command you can receive is, “Fix Bayonets!” That normally indicates an immediate close hand-to-hand, life-or-death combat situation which ...

Jess Thomson is a Newsweek Science Reporter based in London UK. Her focus is reporting on science, technology and healthcare. She has covered weird animal behavior, space news and the impacts of ...

Hissing pipes are a telltale sign of plumbing problems — especially when there’s a snake inside. That was the circumstance for one horrified woman who found the slithering reptile in her toilet and ...

The 'Shoe Bandit' gets into what we didn't see in his shocking medical emergency, and why he's already ready to play again.

Killing a snake on public land in South Carolina is illegal and carries a potential fine or jail time. While it's legal to kill a snake on private property, it's discouraged due to the risk of bites; ...