Readers ask about snakes in their homes and gardens. Learn to identify common snakes like ratsnakes and watersnakes.

Of course, with around 120 snake species in North America and more than 50 in the U.S. alone, it can be tricky to know how to identify all of them. Narrowing the list down to those that are actually ...

A new mobile app from Costa Rica focuses on identifying venomous snakes found across the country, an issue that has long ...

Most snakes are not as dangerous as we think, but that doesn't mean you should let them run amok in your yard. Here's what to ...

North Carolina is home to six species of venomous snakes — but you’re most likely to encounter just one of them. Copperheads ...

Copperhead snakes take the prize for being one of the most encountered venomous snakes in the United States. Those who live in the eastern portion of the U.S. know the species well, likely coming ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- It’s one thing to see a snake outside, but it’s a completely different story when it’s slithering across your hardwoods while you’re watching television at night. A South Charlotte ...

As the weather warms up, snakes start to stir. It seems they leave their hiding spots and hibernation sites to explore. Spring and summer are the busi.

Learn why common snake repellents don't work and how to identify a Cope's gray treefrog, including its toxic secretions.