Northern cottonmouth (Agkistrodon piscivorus) is one of the world's few semiaquatic vipers and is native to the southeastern United States. Individuals may bite when feeling threatened.© Danny ...

Most people panic at the sight of a snake in their yard. However, not all snakes are harmful pests that require removal.

The mere sight of a snake around your home can lead you into a state of panic mode. Most homeowners will think only about getting rid of it to prevent it from doing any harm, yet professionals believe ...

I write about fish and wildlife, and I serve on the circle of chiefs of the Outdoor Writers Association of America. I’m also a herp-protection activist and a former game and fish information officer.

Snake-killing contests, aka rattlesnake roundups, are contests calling for hunters to bring in as many snakes as they can catch in a year — and then slaughter them. Some snakes' bodies are sold for ...

The southern black racer is one of Georgia’s 40 non-venomous snakes that are protected by law from being hunted or killed. Richard Stovall Unsplash Georgia ranks eighth among states with the most ...