While the vast majority of Texas' snakes are completely harmless, about 15% are venomous, including rattlesnakes, ...

The Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake is a federally threatened species that prefers wetter habitats like edges of lakes, marshy grasslands, and forested swamplands. They can also be found in dry ...

Springtime in Texas brings warmer temperatures, blooming wildflowers — and more active snakes. As these reptiles emerge from brumation — a state similar to hibernation in mammals — the ...

It also means snakes are starting to emerge from their dens. In the last few days there have been warnings from North, East, and Central Texas about snakes emerging from their dens. As ...

Now more than two weeks into the job, Sean Miller is crafting the 2025-26 Texas basketball roster. Miller comes to Austin as the replacement for Rodney Terry, who was fired after losing to Miller ...

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This is not always true. Yes, even venomous snakes can climb trees. Believe it or not, venomous snakes like copperheads, rattlesnakes and even coral snakes can climb trees, though they're not as ...

A day care facility in a Texas county that’s part of the measles outbreak has multiple cases, including children too young to be fully vaccinated, public health officials say. West Texas is in ...

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As temperatures warm up and summer days approach, snakes are emerging from their dens after sheltering from the cold winter months across North Texas. Snakes are comparatively long-lived.

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Here’s how to navigate spring in Texas, when snakes are most active in the wild, reduce the risk of bites, and know what to do if you encounter a venomous snake. How many venomous snakes are in ...