There are four main types of venomous snakes native to the U.S.—rattlesnakes, copperheads, cottonmouths, and coral snakes. Virginia is home to three of these types, with the coral snake being the only ...

VIRGINIA (DC News Now) — It’s time to talk about sssnakes! As the slithering species start to emerge in Virginia, the Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) is advising residents across the ...

As the weather gets warmer and locals take advantage of the mountains, lakes and trails in and around the Blue Ridge, the chance of snake bites increase. The good news: Virginia’s snakes can bite, ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — In honor of July 16 being World Snake Day, here are several types of snakes found in Virginia that you might encounter on the local trails! Virginia has three types of venomous ...

Snakes love warm summer days. As reptiles, their body temperature mirrors air temperature. That’s why snakes are most active this time of year. It’s also why snake complaints peak in July and August.

(WTNH) — Finding a snake in your yard may be a bit alarming, but not all snakes are dangerous — and don’t need to be killed. There are 14 different snake species that roam Connecticut, yet one is ...