The broad-banded water snake, Nerodia fasciata confluens, is often mistaken for a venomous snake. Its striped pattern alternates between tan and black, with bright yellow and red bands on its ...

Of those 39 species, only about seven snakes are commonly seen in water, such as those found in the Arkansas River. Many of these are harmless, but some can be aggressive—here’s ...

As snakes seek warm, dry shelter during the rainy season, encounters in residential areas increase significantly. Knowing ...

Its broad, flattened head blends seamlessly with the neck, while black eyes contrast with distinctive yellow arrowhead markings on an otherwise black head. Yellow colouration extends to lips ...

Trending News: California is home to a diverse array of snakes, each uniquely adapted to its specific environment. These reptiles, often misunderstood, play crucial ...

Within these two species, there are regional variations. The broad-banded copperhead is found in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. The Eastern copperhead (Agkistrodon contortrix) is the most common ...

These non-venomous snakes enjoy being around water sources, whether they be lakes and ponds or rivers and wetlands. Whereas many water snakes spend most of their time in the water, the plain-bellied ...

Found across the US in various environments, these non-venomous snakes are highly beneficial to humans due to their control of rodent and snake populations. King Snakes are often characterized by ...

These include species like the Southern Black Racer, Banded Water Snake, Eastern Rat Snake, Corn Snake and Scarlet Kingsnake. Other non-venomous snakes include the Coachwhip, Swamp Snake, Green ...