Happy New Year. As we embark on 2026, here’s a brief guide to the natural year in Georgia: ...

At NASA’s Johnson Space Center, Matthew Strausser protects wildlife, from snakes to deer, and ensures they don't interrupt critical spaceflight operations.

Fishing duo Cole and Jay catch a black rat snake that bites a hand first.

Meet our two-headed rat snake! Learn about this rare reptile with two heads, two personalities, and plenty of attitude. A unique animal education opportunity!

ATLANTA — A Georgia park is one of the most snake-infested state parks in the nation. That’s according to “World Atlas,” which named “Skidaway Island State Park” as one of seven with the most snakes.

Georgia is home to 47 species of snakes, of which six are venomous. But, Georgia Wildlife said in their "Venomous Snakes of Georgia" publication that only three "realistically represent a serious ...

Winter in Georgia means cooler temperatures, fewer insects and no more snake sightings. Well, maybe everything except that last part. It seems like copperheads in Georgia disappear during the winter, ...

A University of Florida study found that snake bites in the state are an understudied but avoidable risk. Most venomous snake bites in Florida occurred when people, primarily men, intentionally ...

Snakes have a bad reputation for being venomous, fearsome creatures. However, snakes can actually be a positive sign that your garden supports a healthy, balanced ecosystem. For snakes, gardens are an ...

They may not be as visible in fall, but Georgia will always be home to a wide variety of snakes. Some may be smaller than your dog, but others may be bigger than you. Here's what we know about our ...