When he was in Boy Scouts, around 50 years ago, Hummel was taught to cut open snake bites and suck the venom out. He says he ...

It was supposed to be a routine run until a Copperhead appeared. At around 6:30 a.m., Alex Monroe, a 32-year-old recreational ...

There are dozens of species of snakes in the Triad, but which are friends and which are foes? An environmental specialist breaks down everything you need to know as you get outdoors this summer: ...

The USDA is rolling back a 2001 rule that protected state land in the Cherokee National Forest in East Tennessee and the Land ...

Cross the picturesque Walnut Street Bridge—one of the world’s longest pedestrian bridges—for spectacular views of the Tennessee River and the city skyline. Wander through Coolidge Park, where a ...

Many snake species, when threatened, employ a survival tactic called thanatosis, or playing dead. Dice snakes intensify the act by contorting their bodies, emitting foul odors, and even feigning ...

Summer means barbeques and time at the pool. It can also mean dangerous weather and critters. We help you sort through how to stay safe this summer.

In a pivotal 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled to uphold Tennessee’s ban on medical procedures on transgender-identifying youth.

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors, a stunning setback to transgender rights. The justices' 6-3 decision in a case ...

Many people have an innate fear of snakes. This fear is an evolutionary one that kept people from being harmed long ago. However, today, these creatures get a bad rap even from those who have never ...

“It’s illegal to kill any type of snake in Tennessee,” Jarratt explains to NewsChannel5. “Here, we’d most likely charge you with harassment of wildlife, which is going to be a ...

Texas is home to 96 species of snakes. Of those 96, 15% are venomous. While this is a small fraction of the snake population, that is still 14 species of snakes to be on the lookout for when ...