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.

These water systems like rivers and lakes in Alabama can be beautiful, outdoorsy destinations. Here are some things you should know about the snakes there.

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

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 ...

East Hartford Animal Control found the snake in the person’s bathroom. It happened in the Middle Drive area of town. Animal control officers are asking anyone who recognizes the snake to contact ...

Tennessee is home to six venomous creatures. Here's a list of what they are and what to do if one crosses your path.

Video footage from May 8 shows the snake slithering up and down the wall of Anna's home in Cypress, a suburb of Houston, and onto a grill basket as a "No Soliciting" sign hangs in the background.

Rat snake puts on a show for resident's Ring doorbell camera The resident was notified of motion by her front door and this is what she saw when she took a look. To stream THV11 on your phone, you ...

Rat snake puts on a show for a Texas resident's Ring doorbell camera The resident was notified of motion by her front door and this is what she saw when she took a look. To stream WLTX 19 on your ...

Chipmunk turns into gas with rat snake’s help. Snakes don’t have a diaphragm they could use to truly burp, but gasses do build up during digestion. Credit: Photo courtesy of Robert Reeves.

While you may not want to open your front door to welcome the serpent, rat snakes are non-venomous and are fairly common across our part of Texas. They feed on mice, rats and other small rodents.