From rattlesnakes to cottonmouths, venomous snakes remain a backyard reality across much of the U.S. Here are the most common types near you.

Texas' warm temperatures, habitat diversity, large size, and abundance of prey facilitate an immense snake population in the state. Many of the water bodies throughout the Lone Star State host a ...

While many species are harmless and generally avoid humans, knowing their habitats can help lessen the shock of an unexpected ...