Not all snakes are dangerous, but it’s important to know which species you might encounter while swimming in these lakes and ...

Summer has arrived, temperatures are rising and humidity is here to stay. While the arrival of the season brings cookouts, time at the pool and, for some, a break from school or work, it also can mean ...

Of Tennessee's 32 different species of snakes, there are four in particular to keep an eye out ... "It is common to see Timber Rattlesnakes coiled near fallen logs or sunning on rocks," according ...

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 ...

While most people are wary of copperhead snakes and black widow spiders, there are other potentially dangerous creepy crawly things you might meet.

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 ...

One of the most common species of snakes in Tennessee is the worm snake, specifically the Eastern and Midwestern subspecies, according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.Generally small in ...

Of the 32 snake species in Tennessee, only four are venomous: copperhead, cottonmouth, timber rattlesnake, and pygmy rattlesnake. Copperhead bites are the most common venomous snake bites in ...

As warmer weather arrives, snake sightings will increase. But before you reach for a weapon, know that killing any snake is illegal in Tennessee, with penalties including fines.

Deadly snakes slither across Tennessee. When it comes to snakes, most people get bitten by copperheads, according to Cross. “It’s not that they're seeking people out.

One of the most common species of snakes in Tennessee is the worm snake, specifically the Eastern and Midwestern subspecies, according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.Generally small in ...