Iowa has 28 species of snakes, five of which are venomous. Snakes form a key part of the ecosystems they inhabit, helping to keep populations of mice, squirrels, other small animals and even insects ...

UPDATE (May 24, 2021): Since this article was first published in 2017, Poison Control has reported 44 snakebite incidents statewide. Nearly 82% of those —36 bites — were from venomous species. Idaho ...

Inland Taipan: The World's Most Toxic Serpent Picture the inland taipan coiled in the cracked earth of central Australia, ...

When one imagines snakes, the mind often wanders to sunny, lush places: jungles, deserts, tropical forests. But nature loves ...

Imagine you’re hiking your favorite trail through the montane shrublands and hear a small rustle in the vegetation by your feet. You immediately freeze in your tracks and concentrate on the ground ...

DALLAS — Texas is home to more than 100 snake species, including the western diamondback rattlesnake, which was recently ...

If you step outside this summer, chances are you’ll see a snake or two slithering along. There’s no need to worry as most snakes in Kansas and the Wichita area are harmless and help with rodent ...

The University of Texas at Arlington’s Amphibian and Reptile Diversity Research Center (ARDRC) recently documented Denton County’s first Western Diamondback rattlesnake in the county's extensive ...