Louisiana is home to 48 snake species, but only seven are venomous. Learn how to identify them and the impact of their bites.

Alabama is home to many snakes, both venomous and nonvenomous. Learn which 11 species are common and what to do if you see ...

Contrary to popular belief, water moccasins and cottonmouth snakes are the same snakes. Both terms refer to the same species, Agkistrodon piscivorus, a venomous water snake in North America. Read on ...

The Olive sea snake has special valves in its nose to keep water out while its swimming.© DNC40/Shutterstock.com Sea snakes are among the most venomous reptiles on the planet, having evolved powerful ...

Western diamondback rattlesnakes are common across much of Texas, but the species had never been officially recorded in Denton County until recently. Frank Colacicco / Getty Images/iStockphoto Texas ...

Snakes are generally silent and stealthy animals that are dependent on these characteristics to ensure their survival. However, some snakes are known to use warning signs to avoid confrontations. The ...

DALLAS -- Texas is home to more than 100 snake species, including the western diamondback rattlesnake, which was recently documented for the first time in Denton County after being found in a suburban ...