Learn why the eastern diamondback rattlesnake is considered the deadliest snake in the U.S. and what to do if you're ever ...

Nebraska's lakes and rivers are home to various snake species, including venomous ones. Here's what you need to know before ...

It’s not venomous, not rare, and not flashy. But it might just be one of Kerala’s most important wild neighbours. Could ...

Snakes (Serpentes) live almost everywhere on Earth, except the polar regions, which are too cold for these cold-blooded ...

In the last few years, snake videos have become quite popular on social media. Some are helpful, while others just spread ...

According to experts, snakes are emerging from a hibernation-like state known as brumation. With warmer temperatures, their ...

Copperhead snake sightings are on the rise as people spend more time outdoors. Know what to look for in Mississippi, how to keep snakes out of the yard ...

The chicken snake, also known as the eastern rat snake or yellow rat snake, is a "large, nonvenomous snake between 3.5 and 7 feet long," according to the National Wildlife Federation (NWF). The ...

Texas rat snakes—also known as the western rat snake, black rat snake, or pilot black snake—are found primarily in the southern U.S., particularly in Texas and neighboring states.

Tiger-Lily, a nearly three-foot-long western rat snake found in 2017 in southwest Missouri, will be at the Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center until Sept. 28.

Western rat snake. Characteristics: Western rat snakes are among the largest snakes in Iowa, reaching 4 to 6 feet in length. The longest recorded was 8 feet 7 inches.

"New World" rat snakes, found in North America, range from Mexico to Canada and can grow quite large. For example, the eastern rat snake can reach up to 8.4 feet (2.6 metres).