Alabama's picturesque lakes and rivers are a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, but beneath the serene surface lurks a slithering presence. From venomous cottonmouths to elusive water moccasins, certain ...

Lakes all across Ohio are home to thriving snake populations, including lakes near Cincinnati and Youngstown. Ohio is home to more than 20 snake species, but only three are venomous. The majority of ...

Mississippi has six venomous snake species: Water Moccasins, Timber Rattlesnakes, Pygmy Rattlesnakes, Coral Snakes, Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnakes, and Copperheads. Venomous snakes like cottonmouths ...

In the peak of summer, when the heat is oppressive in Tennessee, a day at the lake often seems like the perfect remedy. The Volunteer State boasts a gorgeous natural landscape of picturesque lakes and ...

If you head to Rehoboth Beach and walk into the Atlantic Ocean, you know there's something in the water. From sharks to jellyfish, you know you're entering their house and proceed cautiously. But what ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — Residents in an Orange County neighborhood said Lake Baldwin is infested with snakes. "I was just really nervous because a lot of the kids play around here," resident Patrick Johnson ...

Ontario, Canada, is home to 17 species of snakes. Only three of these are water snakes, but there are a variety of semi-aquatic snakes that can be found in and around the many rivers, streams, and ...

This snake that was once a threatened species may not be Ohio's largest or one of the Buckeye State's three venomous species, but it does play "a vital role in the ecosystem" by targeting invasive ...

As Oklahomans head to the water for their Fourth of July celebrations, a new report from World Atlas highlights several lakes across the state where snake encounters are more likely. Topping the list ...

New Jersey is home to a rich diversity of snake species, and several of its lakes and rivers are teeming with slithering activity — especially during the warmer months. While most of the state’s ...

Texas is home to 96 species of snakes. Of those 96, 15% are venomous. While this is a small fraction of the snake population, that is still 14 species of snakes to be on the lookout for when spending ...