If you're hiking in the Smokies this season, keep an eye (and an ear) out for snakes, particularly these venomous ones.

If you're bitten by a venomous snake, seek medical attention. The weather is finally warming up and hiking season will soon be at its peak in East Tennessee ... dark banded pattern on lighter ...

"The pathogen is able to colonize deeper tissues as well as internal organs," Donald Walker, an assistant professor of biology at Middle Tennessee State ... species biodiversity. "Snake skin often ...

Rains have ended over the Tennessee ... snakes, may have been displaced by the flooding and could pose a danger. There is some good news in terms of weather for much of the region. The weather ...

As unceasing rain and flooding pummel portions of Kentucky and Tennessee, state officials urge residents ... County after extreme rainfall covered the region. Kentucky has seen a pattern of severe ...

In many animals, skin coloration and its patterns play a crucial role in camouflage, communication, or thermoregulation. In ...

On Rossel Island, Kraus found Dendrelaphis melanarkys, or the black net tree snake. This 4-foot, 11-inch reptile is easier to ...

PINSON, Tenn.—If you are a fan of reptiles, Pinson Mounds Archeological Park has the perfect event. A unique snake ...

Appearance: Copperhead snakes are generally about three feet in length as adults, with a light brown base color and ...

Many snake species have adapted to a burrowing lifestyle, using their digging skills for protection, temperature regulation, and hunting. The article highlights several burrowing snakes ...

Scientists found that a single gene controls striking corn snake patterns like stripes and blotches. While essential for ...