A large gopher snake swimming in Boise County's Robie Creek on June 1. "Yep, even snakes are beatin' the heat!" the Boise County Sheriff's Office wrote in a Facebook post.

A large gopher snake swimming in Boise County’s Robie Creek on June 1. Most, if not all, snakes have the ability to swim, with some doing it quite well.

Distinguishing venomous from non-venomous snakes involves observing head shape, eye pupils, and heat-sensing pits, though ...

Although there are more than 100 snake species and subspecies in Texas, there are only four groups of venomous snakes. If you can safely identify them, you have a better chance of avoiding bites.

Water Snakes (genus Nerodia) are often found near rivers, lakes, and wetlands throughout the United States. These medium to large non-venomous snakes are frequently misidentified as the venomous ...

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Summertime is prime hiking season in upstate New York. The trails are lush, the views are expansive and longer days give you more time to explore. But heat and humidity also bring their own set of ...

6 Water Snakes That Call Oklahoma Home 1. Common Water Snake. Scientific name: Nerodia sipedon You can find two non-venomous common water snake species that call Oklahoma home, including the northern ...

Learn key facts about copperhead snakes in North Carolina, including where snakes go in cold weather and what all 6 of the state’s venomous species look like.