You’re stepping onto the patio with a cup of coffee when – freeze – there’s a snake in the grass. Your heart spikes. Your ...

The United States is home to many snake species. While most are harmless, some can be very dangerous to humans. Knowing which ...

Six venomous snake species are native to Florida. Snakes are most active during the warmer months of spring and early summer. The Eastern coral snake, identifiable by its red, yellow, and black rings, ...

With their bold red, yellow and black stripes, Arizona coral snakes look like they are dressed for a venomous Mardi Gras, but don’t let their small size fool you. These secretive serpents pack a ...

This news comes after the other coral snake look-alike, the scarlet kingsnake, was also sighted on Sanibel in March this year — its first appearance since the 1970s, according to the SCCF. Both the ...

IF you ever get bitten by a snake, don’t believe what you see in the movies. Tying a tourniquet, slicing your arm, or trying ...

Discover the stunning beauty of snakes, often misunderstood creatures vital to ecosystems. From the vibrant bands of the ...

This is a highly venomous eastern coral snake that does not display alternating bands of red, yellow and black. The abnormality is called an aberrancy. Facebook screengrab Highly venomous eastern ...

The University of Michigan Herbarium and Museum of Zoology are free and open to the public with advance appointments, ...

There are more than 40 species of snakes that are native to Florida, but only six of them are venomous. This week The News-Press and Naples Daily News is taking a closer look at each of these snakes ...