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.

As one of the most biodiverse states in the nation, it should be no surprise Alabama has a variety of snakes slithering around - 49 species and subspecies to be more precise. In fact, the state boasts ...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Absolutely no one wants to be bitten by a snake. While some bites leave nothing more than a stinging pain, others could be deadly if you get too close to one of Alabama’s six ...

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 ...

Participants received hands-on training using snake hooks and tongs to safely handle venomous snakes. — Alabama’s six venomous snake species, including the rare coral snake, were ...

Spotting this elusive creature is a rare thrill in Alabama. Imagine a long, glossy black snake gliding silently through sandy forests — so secretive that most people may never glimpse it in their ...

The snakes are classified federally as a threatened species ...

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 ...