The species — at nearly a foot long as a juvenile — is listed as “vulnerable” in Peru and was rescued by wildlife officials.

The four types of venomous snakes native to Kansas all share the same distinctive physical feature, a heat-sensitive pit in ...

As temperatures warm, you may find yourself out and about, wandering Texas' diverse hiking trails. While on the way to mountainous summits or climbing grassy hills, a slithering, scaly reptile ...

While Texas Parks and Wildlife explains that the vast majority of Texas' snakes are non-venomous and completely harmless, about 15% are venomous. On average, 1 to 2 people in Texas die annually of ...

Six venomous snake species reside in South Carolina, with the copperhead being the most common. Timber rattlesnakes are rare ...

Arizona isn’t just home to epic sunsets and towering saguaros — it’s also the rattlesnake capital of the U.S., boasting 14 venomous snake species. That’s not desert folklore; it’s a fact ...

Photo by the National Forestry and Wildlife Service A person in northwestern Peru was bitten by a venomous snake that was hiding in an unusual spot in their home, officials said. The National ...