We may be more likely to see snakes this time of year, as the weather warms. Use this information to make encounters less ...

The northern water snake (Nerodia sipedon) is a common and widespread nonvenomous snake in North America. These aquatic snakes typically live in and around freshwater bodies — lakes, rivers and ...

Despite their fearsome reputation, coachwhips are nonvenomous and pose no threat to humans unless provoked. These snakes are found in a variety of habitats across North America, from the ...

Texas A&M AgriLife experts share insights on snake behavior, tips to prevent unnecessary fear of snakes and reduce the risk of a bite.

All the listed snakes are nonvenomous and harmless to humans. There are only three venomous snakes found in Ohio- the Northern Copperhead, the Eastern Timber Rattlesnake and the Eastern Massasauga.

She breaks down the differences between venomous and nonvenomous snakes in "Snakes on a Plane" (2006), starring Samuel L. Jackson, Kenan Thompson, and Julianna Margulies. She looks at the way ...

Look at the head shape. As a rule of thumb, most venomous snakes have a triangular or diamond-shaped head, and nonvenomous snakes have a tapered head. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket ...