SHERIDAN — As summer temperatures arrive, so do snakes. It’s important for Wyoming residents to know what to do if they get bitten by a venomous one. Wyoming is home to only two venomous snakes: the ...

Most snakes in Massachusetts are relatively harmless. You leave them alone, and they'll leave you alone, while keeping your yard's ecosystem in balance (think fewer rodents). But, there are two ...

Getting a snake bite when hiking is certainly scary and could be dangerous or even life-threatening, but the way you treat it ...

Some people might not notice when they're bitten by a conenose beetle. Others, however, may experience intense pain that lasts three to six hours. The beetles, also called kissing bugs, are just one ...

The Mojave rattlesnake might look like its cousin, the Western diamondback, but don’t be fooled. The Mojave rattlesnake packs one of the most potent venoms with a nasty neurotoxic twist that can ...

On July 9, residents of Attleboro got a scare when a snake reported to have bitten two dogs was mistaken for a rare venomous copperhead. State wildlife officials later correctly identified the snake ...

Summer vacation can mean spending more time outside. And that means the possibility of encountering creatures you're not used to. They may have a bad reputation, but experts say they're actually ...

The nightmare fuel of a livestream of rattlers emerging from a “mega den” aside, odds are you won’t encounter hundreds of venomous snakes at a time in Colorado. And odds are the snakes you encounter ...

Rattlesnake activity peaks April to October in California’s warm, dry areas. Avoid bites by staying on trails, wearing boots and watching where you step. In case of a bite, remain calm, call 911 and ...

Most snakes in New Hampshire are relatively harmless. You leave them alone, and they'll leave you alone while keeping your yard's ecosystem in balance (think fewer rodents). But, there are one species ...