Gopher snakes are the biggest snakes in Arizona growing up to 9 feet in some cases. Here's what the look like and more important things to know.

Copperheads (Agkistrodon contortrix) are venomous snakes that inhabit the Eastern and Central United States. But could you pick one out of a lineup of venomous snakes? If the answer is no, then read ...

People and pets aren’t the only ones to start moving around outdoors when the weather warms up. Snakes do it, too. And 38 snake species in North Carolina, now’s the time of year when we are more ...

Arizona coral snakes are venomous but not aggressive. Although the venom is neurotoxic, no deaths from Arizona coral snake bites have been recorded. Sonoran Mountain kingsnakes look like coral snakes ...

A snake that looks similar to and sounds like a rattlesnake but isn't a rattlesnake? Meet the gopher snake, the biggest snake ...

Researchers uncover the physics behind snakes that rise nearly straight up and balance on narrow perches with surprising efficiency.

There are no venomous snakes that call Rhode Island home, but the bad news for people with ophidiophobia is there are snakes in Rhode Island that can grow to 8 feet long. There are 12 snakes native to ...

Snakes have adapted to climb trees, leap across hot sand, and even swim through water — all without arms or legs. What’s their secret? Mike Bock This corn snake, shown here at the Smithsonian's ...

Snake season has arrived in West Texas, with warmer spring temperatures bringing snakes out to bask on San Angelo State Park trails and rocks, park officials warn.