As the weather gets warmer, snakes will begin to appear. In Louisiana, there are seven venomous snake species. What they are ...

"Copperheads are apparently more tolerant of urban development than many snake species," according to Georgia Wildlife.

And 38 snake species in North Carolina ... Gently wash the bite area with warm, soapy water. Remove any jewelry or tight clothing near the bite site. Keep the bitten area still, if possible ...

Interestingly, coral snake bites don’t cause localized tissue damage or ... KF2017/Shutterstock.com Cottonmouths are also known as water moccasins. They’re called cottonmouths because the inside of ...

or if they evolved in the water — a body shape without limbs may have been more streamlined. The first clearly identifiable snake fossils date to the Middle Jurassic (174.1 to 163.5 million ...

Florida Cottonmouth or water moccasin snake, close up. Image by svetas via Depositphotos. The Cottonmouth, also known as the Water Moccasin, is frequently found in or near aquatic environments ...

Cottonmouth or water moccasin snake coiled on the ground. Image by kimwilderhinson via Depositphotos. While snakes generally avoid humans, hikers should take precautions to avoid surprises. Wearing ...

Snake Catcher Dan had to use patience, a flashlight, and a hook to relocate the red-bellied black snake. Could you be sharing your sofa with a dangerous snake? A family in Australia found out the ...

Initially believed to belong to an ancient crocodile-like species, the fossils were later identified as belonging to a massive snake. The researchers noted that snakes, being cold-blooded, rely on ...

the Diamondback water snake, and the Water moccasin (cottonmouth). With its vast riverbanks and multiple tributaries, the Missouri River provides abundant shelter and food for both aquatic and ...