Most people who live or have spent time in the southeastern United States have encountered a cottonmouth snake. These highly ...

Found in the eastern regions of the United States, copperheads are one of the most common venomous snakes in North America. With skin the color of autumn leaves, these stealthy snakes are often ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. More than 4,200 species of snakes exist on the planet and ...

They may not be as visible in fall, but Georgia will always be home to a wide variety of snakes. Some may be smaller than your dog, but others may be bigger than you. Here's what we know about our ...