A rattlesnake in a dry area outside ready to strike
A rattlesnake in a dry area outside ready to strike
Bad Bites

Every Venomous Snake in Your State

Knowledge is power in this case.

A copperhead snake in leaves flicking its tongue
A copperhead snake in leaves flicking its tongue
Reptile Risk

Copperhead Encounters Spark New Warnings

"They are not shy snakes," experts caution.

A black snake on top of a toilet bowl
A black snake on top of a toilet bowl
Bowled Over

Woman Finds Snake in Her Toilet After Vacation

Here's how the reptile made its way in there.

A ball python snake coiled on the ground
A ball python snake coiled on the ground
Snaking Around

24 Invasive Pythons Found in the U.S. in One Month

One was removed from under the hood of a car.

A close up of a copperhead snake
A close up of a copperhead snake
Snake Safety

Copperhead Bites Woman Outside Home

Officials say there are new precautions to follow.

Boa constrictor, a species of large, heavy-bodied snake.
Boa constrictor, a species of large, heavy-bodied snake.
Backyard Boa

10-Foot Boa Constrictor Found in Backyard

"It was very scary."

panda bei bei in tree at washington d.c. zoo
panda bei bei in tree at washington d.c. zoo
The Wild Side

The 12 Best Zoos in the U.S.

Get up close with your favorite animals.

A close up of a pygmy rattlesnake on a log
A close up of a pygmy rattlesnake on a log
Rattling Around

17-Year-Old Bitten by Rattlesnake in His Home

Here's where the venomous reptile was hiding.

The green anaconda focuses on a prey.
The green anaconda focuses on a prey.
Terrible Takeover

Invasive Anacondas Breeding in the U.S.

These creatures are 25 feet long.

A coiled rattlesnake with its tongue sticking out
A coiled rattlesnake with its tongue sticking out
Rattler Risk

Rattlesnake Bites Reported Across the U.S.

Here's where the venomous reptiles struck.

A closeup of a copperhead snake's head
A closeup of a copperhead snake's head
Snake Signs

Copperheads Attracted to 3 Things in Your Home

Experts say to keep an eye out for these items.

Venomous Bush Viper Snake (Atheris squamigera) with Open Mouth
Venomous Bush Viper Snake (Atheris squamigera) with Open Mouth
Snake Surge

Venomous Snake Bites Have Become More Common

New research is looking into why.

A Burmese python swimming through water
A Burmese python swimming through water
Sneaky Snakes

Giraffe-Sized Python Found in the U.S.

Here's why this invasive species can't be stopped.

A closeup of a Copperhead snake's head
A closeup of a Copperhead snake's head
Close Encounter

14-Year-Old Bitten by Copperhead in His Garage

Here's where the venomous reptile was hiding.

funny cow at the kaisergebirge mountain
funny cow at the kaisergebirge mountain
Bulls-Eye

80 Cow Jokes That Are Udderly Hilarious

You know what they say about cows…

brown bengal cat making funny face
brown bengal cat making funny face
Memetic Meows

100 Funniest Cat Memes Ever

Cat got your tongue? We've got a meme for that.

A closeup of a diamondback rattlesnake
A closeup of a diamondback rattlesnake
Bad Bite

Venomous Animal Encounters on the Rise

Here are the scariest offenders to know about.

A milk snake coiled on moss
A milk snake coiled on moss
That Bites!

Expert Shares What Not to Do When You See a Snake

He was bitten 50 times during one encounter.

A close up of a copperhead snake opening its mouth
A close up of a copperhead snake opening its mouth
For Goodness' Snake

"Really Nasty Snake Year" Brings Spike in Sightings

Here's how you can most easily avoid them.

A copperhead snake coiled on the ground
A copperhead snake coiled on the ground
A "Shoe In"

5-Year-Old Child Gets Bitten by Copperhead

"Snakes can be in your shoes," one person warns.