Most of the snake species found in Caddo Lake are proficient swimmers even if they are not water snakes, and can be seen navigating its waters. The majority of the snake species found in Caddo Lake ...

Sweet Home Alabama may be a popular sentiment for humans, but there are also several dangerous, venomous snakes that call the Yellowhammer State home. It’s a hot and humid place, making it the ideal ...

Hummel says being bitten by a copperhead felt like a deep wasp sting. His hand immediately swelled up and began to change ...

During summer in Louisiana, snakes become more and more active. Here's what to know about venomous copperheads and how to keep them out of yards.

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Vipers are venomous snakes that belong to the scientific family Viperidae, which includes hundreds of species spread across multiple continents. Known for its potent viper venom, retractable fangs ...

The rattlers depicted on yellow Gadsden flags and Craig Ferguson's coffee mug are all-American vipers. Noted for their venom, vipers make up a widespread snake family that's represented on most of the ...

A healthy 4-year-old girl is brought to the local urgent care clinic for evaluation of a snakebite on her right hand that ...

Copperhead snake sightings are on the rise as people spend more time outdoors. Know what to look for in Mississippi, how to keep snakes out of the yard ...

Killing or capturing the snake is also unnecessary, the KDWP site said, "because a single type of antivenom is used to treat all pit viper bites in the U.S." When and where do snakes hang out?

The eastern coral snake is the only venomous snake in Alabama that does not belong to the pit viper class. It belongs to the Elapidae family, which includes deadly snakes such as cobras and mambas.