American colonies declaring their independence from Great Britain. One of the most enduring symbols of those “times that try ...

World Atlas said 8 lakes in the US are snake filled and one of those lakes is in Alabama? Which lake slithered onto the list?

One of 8 U.S. lakes with the most snakes, according to World Atlas, is in Alabama, teeming with venomous and non-venomous ...

A team of researchers with the University of Kentucky is contributing to a nationwide effort to understand a fungal disease impacting native snake species. Ophidiomycosis, or snake fungal disease (SFD ...

Most people, throughout their lives, see imagery of violent snakes perpetuated in the media. Anaconda, Babylon, Snakes on a Plane: what these films have in common is that snakes act as the aggressor, ...

Copperhead snakes peak in late summer as juveniles disperse to find shelter. Eastern black kingsnakes prey on venomous snakes and resist their toxins. Kingsnake presence may reduce copperhead ...

Kentucky is home to 33 snake species, of which four pose a medical threat to healthy humans. If you have located a snake and ...

Summer vacation can mean spending more time outside. And that means the possibility of encountering creatures you're not used to. They may have a bad reputation, but experts say they're actually ...

POWELL COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - It’s summertime, and people are spending plenty of time outside, but remember, we’re not the only ones who are outside this time of year. If you’ve spent plenty of time ...

Gopher snakes, kingsnakes, coachwhips and glossy snakes are common nonvenomous snakes in Arizona. Nonvenomous snakes are generally harmless, they can bite if threatened. Their bites can cause minor ...

Reptiles, including turtles and snakes, play a vital role in the Southeastern North Carolina ecosystem. Snakes help control rodent populations, preventing crop damage and disease spread. The New ...