While egg-laying is widespread among snakes, it’s not the rule for every species. A significant number of snakes across the world give birth to live young instead.

Most of the time, snakes only make the news when they show up somewhere unexpected– inside a scooter, on a temple step, or in someone’s backyard. That’s usually enough to cause panic. But ...

More than 120 exotic snakes and nearly 1,000 rats seized from an apartment in Queensbury are now looking for a new home.

“A lot of people will say all snakes are bad snakes, but snakes play an important role in our ecosystems. Now that we are getting into the hotter season, we really only see them during dusk and dawn.

Why do snakes flick their tongues? Can snakes smell fear? Here are 10 amazing facts about rattlesnakes, flying snakes and other species.

Plenty of gopher snakes live here in the Inland Northwest. And chances are, some of them are swimming in a lake, river or creek as you read this. Good news, though – they’re not venomous.

More cicadas in Georgia mean more snakes. Learn why copperheads and rattlesnakes are showing up this summer and tips to stay safe in your backyard.

Copperhead snakes are slithering through Georgia just in time for the summer. Where do they hide? How to keep them out? What to do if you see one?

Memorial Day kicked off the unofficial start of summer, and yes, snakes are already active in Florida.

While most people are wary of copperhead snakes and black widow spiders, there are other potentially dangerous creepy crawly things you might meet.