Iowa has 28 species of snakes, five of which are venomous. Snakes form a key part of the ecosystems they inhabit, helping to keep populations of mice, squirrels, other small animals and even ...

Mississippi is home to six venomous snakes, including copperheads, rattlesnakes, water moccasins and coral snakes. A new study found that most people wait too long to seek help after a venomous ...

The DNR’s herpetologist, Daniel Sollenberger said it’s rare that snakes are venomous. He said only seven of the 47 snake species native to Georgia are venomous. Only one of those – the ...