Snakes are a common sight across Alabama, inhabiting forest trails and backyard gardens alike, especially as temperatures rise. Encountering them can be unsettling for some; however, most snakes in ...

A Tennessee hiker who picked up a rattlesnake during a trek through a state park died earlier this month after the snake bit him on the hand, officials said. The snake is believed to have been a ...

Alabama's lands are crawling with 49 species of snakes. Six are venomous, and the rest won't bother you. One snake stands out, not for its bite, but for its size. What is the longest snake in the ...

There are a lot of snakes that call our state home, and most of them aren’t venomous. That said, some are, and it’s probably a good idea to know how to spot them. There are 44 species of snakes living ...

If you spend enough time outdoors in Alabama, you learn to expect a little company from wildlife. Most of it is harmless— a ...