Kentucky has a slew of snake species, but very few are venomous. Find out how to spot them before your next hike.

Florida’s native snakes may be encountered in a diversity of habitats, ranging from dry upland forests to lowland swamps and marshes. One species of water snake even lives in mangroves and ...

Nestled between the Deep South and the Atlantic Ocean, Georgia is famous for its natural beauty. The Peach State is also home to an impressive 47 different snake species. While this may sound alarming ...

Florida Cottonmouth or water moccasin snake, close up. Image by svetas via Depositphotos. One of the most common sources of misunderstanding surrounding water moccasins stems from mistaken identity.

Cottonmouth water moccasin (20 to 48 inches): Water moccasins live throughout Florida. When it senses danger, it will open its mouth revealing a cotton-white inside. Moccasins can be banded ...