The best way to avoid an unpleasant encounter with a water moccasin is to give them space. If you spot one, simply back away ...

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 ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - We’re in lake season. For many of you, that means diving into the water. And there’s the worry that slithery creatures could be hiding inside some of the flood debris. Our ...

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 ...

The Brazos water snake, Nerodia harteri, is endemic to a single location in the United States. It thrives in the Brazos River basin of Texas, where there is an abundance of food, camouflage, and ...

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 ...