This Texas lake has been infested by an invasive mussel that spells nothing but disaster for the local aquatic ecosystem.

Copperheads are the only venomous snake you’re likely to encounter in the Triangle and central NC. Here’s how to identify and avoid them.

If a clearly identified venomous snake is in an area where it represents a danger to people or pets, visit ...

By analyzing the flowerpot snake's unique genome, scientists are uncovering how the tiny reptile repairs its DNA and prevents harmful mutations. The findings provides valuable insights into genetic ...

All rattlesnakes found in Oklahoma produce a powerful and dangerous venom that destroys tissue and disrupts blood clotting. Although copperheads are responsible for the most snakebites in the United ...

A 4-year-old boy is in critical condition after he was injured in what officials believe was a self-inflicted, accidental ...

A baby rattlesnake bit a man in the California foothills, firefighters reported. An ambulance took the man to a hospital, the Calaveras Consolidated Fire Protection District said in a Monday, March 31 ...

Narellan Snake Catchers in Australia helped a family in Sydney remove a venomous eastern brown snake from a wardrobe in a ...

Off the coast of Brazil, there is an incredibly dangerous and tiny island that is out of bounds for a peculiar reason. Ilha da Queimada Grande lies off the coast of Brazil in the Atlantic Ocean ...

Of all the wildlife in Nevada, only one venomous snake is commonly found in Northern Nevada. Even so, their camouflage and reclusive behavior make sightings rare. Here's a guide to what snakes are ...

The 2025 state Legislature is considering a ban on private ownership of venomous snakes. Sammy Fretwell/The State It’s probably fair to say that most people don’t like being around venomous ...

The baby snakes are kept in small containers ... they come because they’re fascinated by it too. While none of his snakes are venomous, the collection does come with its risks.