Sea snakes are among the most venomous reptiles on the planet, having evolved powerful toxins to immobilize prey in the ...

For Oklahoma lake-goers, encountering snakes can be a startling and often unsettling part of the lake-day experience. Various snake species inhabit areas in and around the state's waters. “Nearly 50 ...

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 ...

Illinois’ largest lakes hide an intricate world of reptiles that few visitors ever notice. Beneath calm surfaces and along winding shorelines, more than 40 snake species make their homes in wetlands, ...

Yes, gopher snakes are big – just like the one in the photograph – and it can be startling to see one slithering along as you paddle a canoe or take a refreshing dip on a hot day. Rest assured, ...

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 ...

Arkansas is home to 39 species of snakes, and six of them are venomous. Thankfully, not all of these venomous snakes inhabit Arkansas’ waterways. Of those 39 species, only about seven snakes are ...

Louisiana has 48 snake species, seven of which are venomous. Lake Pontchartrain is considered the most snake-infested lake in Louisiana. Lake Maurepas, Calcasieu Lake, and Lake Claiborne are also ...