The western cottonmouth is the only venomous water snake species in Texas. It comes in different hues, such as dark brown, olive brown, olive green, or nearly all black. They have wide dark bands ...

The year is 2024 in Sweetwater Jaycees, Texas. A young girl in a straw cowgirl hat holds a long snake in her tiny hands, ...

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

As Texas enters cicada season, it's important to keep an eye out for venomous Copperhead snakes that are more active as they ...

The most common type of venomous snake in Texas, copperheads (aka penny snakes) are known for their copper-colored heads and distinct reddish-brown crossbands. There are three subspecies of the ...

Development also exposes snakes to being run over on roads that fragment their habitat. Though historically Louisiana pinesnakes ranged across nine Louisiana parishes and 14 Texas counties, they now ...