For the second time in seven months, a red-tailed hawk fell out of the sky in Tennessee with a snake wrapped tightly around its neck. The snakes are choking the birds in mid flight, officials say.

Locally, East Tennessee has 23 of those snake species that are frequently found in the area, two of which are venomous (If you ask some, though, they'll swear up and down there's a third -- we'll ...

Only four of them are venomous, and two of those are found in East Tennessee. Gray rat snakes are the most common snakes found in our region of the state, Cameron said.

For the second time in seven months, a red-tailed hawk fell out of the sky in Tennessee with a snake wrapped tightly around its neck. The snakes are choking the birds in mid flight, officials say.

The two venomous snakes in East Tennessee are Copperheads and Timber Rattlesnakes according to the TWRA. Both of these snakes are brown and have pretty distinctive markings, although it is a good ...

Tennessee is home to a rich diversity of wildlife, including several species of snakes. While most of the state's snake species are harmless and play important ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is advising East Tennessee residents and out-of-town visitors to stay away from venomous snakes in the smokies.In a blog post shared by ...

This is a black rat snake, which is native to the region. National Park Service photo Something odd is happening in Middle Tennessee, where a series of power outages have been blamed on snakes.

This is a black rat snake, which is native to the region. National Park Service photo Something odd is happening in Middle Tennessee, where a series of power outages have been blamed on snakes.

This is a black rat snake, which is native to the region. National Park Service photo Something odd is happening in Middle Tennessee, where a series of power outages have been blamed on snakes.

Of Tennessee's 32 snake species, East Tennessee is home to 23 of those -- two of which pack a venomous bite.

This is a black rat snake, which is native to the region. National Park Service photo Something odd is happening in Middle Tennessee, where a series of power outages have been blamed on snakes.