VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. (WIAT) — As the weather warms up, people might start noticing more snakes out and about, especially copperheads and rat snakes in central Alabama. “I would say early to mid-April ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Snakes are a common sight across Alabama, inhabiting forest trails and backyard gardens alike, especially as temperatures rise.

Warm weather brings more snake activity in Alabama. Experts share how to avoid bites, what to do during an encounter and ...

A nature trail winds through a grove of pine trees at the Weeks Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve near Fairhope, Alabama, on May 20, 2021.© Michael Rolands/Shutterstock.com Sweet Home Alabama ...

Alabama's picturesque lakes and rivers are a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, but beneath the serene surface lurks a slithering presence. From venomous cottonmouths to elusive water moccasins, certain ...

There aren’t a lot of people who would be happy to find an unwanted snake in their home or yard, but there is an Alabama group that would be happy to help remove it. Frankie Ferguson and Mark Hay ...

Snakes are a common sight across Alabama, inhabiting forest trails and backyard gardens alike, especially as temperatures rise. Encountering them can be unsettling for some; however, most snakes in ...

Alabama is home to six venomous snake species, including the cottonmouth, copperhead, and various rattlesnakes. Common nonvenomous snakes include water snakes, rat snakes, and garter snakes. Wildlife ...