On social media sites, seemingly every snake in every photo is identified as a venomous copperhead. Talena Chavis, owner of Cary-based NC Snake Catcher, understands the mistake. When you’re frightened ...

An unexpected encounter with a venomous snake could turn a routine activity into a matter of life or death. Here’s everything you need to know. Snake encounters are more common than you might think, ...

Things can get complicated when we refer to “brown snakes.” Brown snakes can mean snakes that are colored brown. However, brown snakes can also refer to the common name for non-venomous American brown ...

Rick Shine receives funding from the Australian Research Council. Many Australians who work outdoors – especially farmers and graziers – attempt to kill every snake they encounter, especially those ...