Snakes live almost everywhere on Earth, except the polar regions, where it’s too cold for these cold-blooded animals. Snakes live in the desert and the forest, whether it is tropical or temperate.

Mississippi is home to more than 50 kinds of snake, but only a handful are dangerous. From cottonmouths to rattlesnakes, they can be found across the state. But certain ones only live in specific ...

Love spending time outdoors in Mississippi? Watch your step! A hiker in Tennessee recently died after a bite, likely to an allergic reaction to the snake's venom. World Atlas has listed seven spots in ...

While Michigan is home to more than a dozen snake species, only one is venomous — and people rarely see it. "Eastern massasauga rattlesnakes, the only venomous snake in Michigan, are shy creatures ...

Some folks may say one good thing about the cold weather is no copperheads. That's right, across much of South Carolina copperheads and other snakes have entered what's called brumation. It's when ...

Montana may seem like a state that would be a snake’s playground, but in reality, there are only 10 snake species that call Montana home. Of those species, the majority do not pose any harm to people, ...