In much of the eastern United States, it’s not uncommon to spot a snake slithering through the leaves, crossing a trail, or ...

Some herpetologists consider kinking a response to feeling threatened. Others have reported it occurring without apparent ...

Snakes are elegant and cute, and don't go looking for humans to troll. Let's protect them from all the stupid things we do.

Also known as the black rat snake or chicken snake, this constrictor is found widely in the eastern United States. The adults are usually 6 feet (1.8 meters) in length, but a few are 8 feet (2.4 ...

The Everglades are the most snake-infested area in the state, primarily due to the invasive non-native species, the Burmese ...

The Eastern massasauga rattlesnake is Michigan's only venomous snake, and it's rarely seen. ... The largest snake in Michigan, the gray (black) rat snake, is a species of special concern.

But knowing whether that snake is venomous or harmless can make ... Two of the most common species that people often encounter in the central and eastern states are copperheads and black rat snakes.

The largest snake in Michigan, the gray (black) rat snake, is a species of special concern. These snakes have mainly black scales or sometimes dark brown, and have white scales around their chin ...

Misidentifying a snake can lead to unnecessary fear, or worse, unnecessary harm to a non-venomous species. While copperheads and black rat snakes may cross paths in the same environments, they ...