Georgia is home to 46 species of snakes, but only six of them are venomous. Though they strike fear in the hearts of many, snake encounters are relatively infrequent and it's important to consider the ...

GEORGIA — The state of Georgia is known for a lot of things, its peaches, its peanuts, a thriving entertainment scene across the state, and an abundance of wildlife. Within the many species that call ...

Spring break is here and many are planning getaways in Georgia, but be aware of the potential danger lurking in the state: venomous snakes. Georgia is home to six species of venomous snakes, each ...

Juvenile Black Rat snake. Courtesy of Talena Chavis. In more terrifying snake news for Georgia, it seems that some of the 46 species can climb, and this includes trees, fences, and sometimes even ...

You know the saying: “red touches black, venom lack; red touches yellow, kill a fellow.” Well, it’s a little more complicated than that. Georgia has one of the most biodiverse landscapes for snakes, ...

Snakes tend to prefer warm, dry weather, so summers in Georgia tend to be highly popular for the reptilian residents. Families may be particularly worried about venomous snakes, and one of the most ...

ATLANTA — A new lawsuit announced Thursday is aiming to have the southern hognose snake, which is native to Georgia and several other states, declared an endangered species. The suit, filed by the ...