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.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As the weather warms and animals emerge from their winter slumber, one creature making a particularly deadly return is the snake.

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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

Alabama's lands are crawling with 49 species of snakes. Six are venomous, and the rest won't bother you. One snake stands out, not for its bite, but for its size. What is the longest snake in the ...

If you live in Alabama, there’s a good chance you’ve come across a snake or two. The real question is, do you know what kind of snake? Considering dozens of species of snakes call our state home, it’s ...

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 ...

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