There are six species of venomous snakes in North Carolina, each with unique features and interesting behaviors.

Collectively, these Georgia rivers stretch more than 800 miles, and their waters are absolutely stocked with various snakes, ...

New Hampshire's lake country may seem idyllic, but even its most beloved swimming spots have surprises lurking along the ...

An Australian boy died after being told to "sleep off" his venomous snake bite. Don't do that if one of Ohio's three venomous snakes bites you.

A rare and legless lizard known for snapping off its tail to distract predators may soon get federal protection as an endangered species, a boost for the elusive reptile that is often confused for a ...

Backed by herpetologists and real-world data, this video reveals how snakes actually think, hunt, and sense their surroundings. By confronting 25 long-standing myths, it transforms fear into ...

Mimic glass lizard faces rapid decline as longleaf pine habitat vanishes. Center for Biological Diversity petitions USFWS to list species as endangered. Listing could trigger critical habitat ...

Not everyone is thrilled to share their surroundings with snakes. Some folks find these reptiles fascinating and rush to ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. A rare and legless lizard known for snapping off its tail to distract predators may soon get federal protection as an endangered ...

Opinion: Florida moves gopher tortoises to save them from development, but experts say relocation may not solve the bigger ...

Two endangered tortoises have been stolen from Indianapolis Zoo, according to Indiana State Police. ISP's Capitol Police ...