ABOVE: A look at today's headlinesA 7-year-old girl is recovering after she was bitten by a water moccasin at a Florida park earlier this month.The South Florida Sun Sentinel reported that 7-year-old ...

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 ...

ORANGE PARK, Fla. — Florida is no stranger to animals and wildlife. Around this time of year, you may be noticing more snakes by where you live. In Orange Park, residents are noticing more water ...

Mississippi is home to six venomous snakes, including copperheads, rattlesnakes, water moccasins and coral snakes. A new study found that most people wait too long to seek help after a venomous snake ...

PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. – When there is plentiful rain, our local zoologist says the risk of curious puppies having a run-in with a cottonmouth or water moccasin increases in South Florida. The venomous ...

GREEN COVE SPRINGS, Fla. (WJXT) - A fun time playing in the backyard ended with a Florida boy spending several days in the hospital after he was attacked by a venomous snake. Elijah Bustamante, 7, is ...

As Oklahoma heats up this summer, so do encounters with snakes—prompting health experts and wildlife specialists to issue warnings. With the state’s diverse snake population becoming more active, ...

The northern watersnake (Nerodia sipedon sipedon), also known as the common watersnake, can be found throughout Ohio. In fact, it has been spotted in all but six of Ohio's 88 counties, according to ...

Snakes have a bad reputation for being venomous, fearsome creatures. However, snakes can actually be a positive sign that your garden supports a healthy, balanced ecosystem. For snakes, gardens are an ...