Can you legally kill a snake in Alabama? State law protects several species, and killing one could result in penalties.

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.

This summer, Alabama residents may come across one of Alabama’s six venomous snake species and may be afraid of getting bitten by one. That fear is not unfounded: there have been several reports of ...

As the weather warms and animals emerge from their winter slumber, one creature making a particularly deadly return is the snake. Alabama is home to six venomous snake species, making it even more ...

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 ...

Curious about Alabama's most dangerous wildlife? Here's a look at 12 animals that made World Atlas' deadliest list.

A Tennessee hiker who picked up a rattlesnake during a trek through a state park died earlier this month after the snake bit him on the hand, officials said. The snake is believed to have been a ...

Think you know Alabama's wild side? One popular lake just ranked among the most snake-infested in the country.

Coral snakes, often feared for their bright bands, are actually quite secretive. These venomous reptiles are rarely ...