ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Illinois is home to 40 species of snakes, four of which are venomous. A venomous snake bite is usually not fatal to humans, but it can cause tissue or nerve damage. And, while the ...

Although coming face-to-face with a potentially deadly snake is not the most unimaginable situation for Florida residents, it doesn’t make the situation any less scary. That’s because the first thing ...

Corrections and clarifications: This story has been updated to refer to 'venomous' snakes, which inject via a bite or sting. If you live in the central or eastern United States, you might see more ...

People and pets aren’t the only ones to start moving around outdoors when the weather warms up. Snakes do it, too. And 38 snake species in North Carolina, now’s the time of year when we are more ...

Louisiana is home to 48 different species of snakes, but only seven of these species are venomous. Louisiana's venomous ...

While often overlooked, non-venomous snakes pose risks beyond their bite. Large constrictors can accidentally cause harm ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — How much do you ...

Officials are warning residents after recent sightings of the venomous northern copperhead snake in Hunterdon and Somerset counties, saying the public should avoid contact with them. The Watchung ...

Snakes have a way of freaking out many people, much like spiders. But like spiders, snakes pose little threat to people, especially in Colorado. Of the roughly 30 species of snakes in the state, only ...