The cottonmouth, or water moccasin, is often regarded as one of the most dangerous snakes in the southern United States.

As the weather warms and animals emerge from their winter slumber, one creature making a particularly deadly return is the snake. Alabama is home to six venomous snake species, making it even more ...

There are more than 40 species of snakes that are native to Florida, but only six of them are venomous. This week The News-Press and Naples Daily News is taking a closer look at each of these snakes ...

To put it simply, yes, they are venomous. But are they extremely dangerous? Not quite. Water moccasins are compelling creatures that stand their ground when threatened, unlike many other snake species ...

If you enjoy boating or swimming in one of South Carolina’s lakes, you should know this: chances are there are snakes in that water. Might not be venomous but they are snakes nonetheless. South ...

A BREVARD COUNTY BUSINESS IS WARNING FAMILIES ONLINE ABOUT VENOMOUS SNAKES OCCUPYING ITS PARKING LOT. IT’S THE TIME OF YEAR WHERE SOME PEOPLE ARE SPOTTING COTTONMOUTH SNAKES, TYPICALLY OCCUPYING THE ...