Louisiana is home to about 48 species and subspecies of snakes, and seven of them are venomous. The vast majority of snakes in the state are nonvenomous, and they play a role in controlling local ...

Neal J. Riley is a digital producer for CBS Boston. He has been with WBZ-TV since 2014. His work has appeared in The Boston Globe and The San Francisco Chronicle. Neal is a graduate of Boston ...

A rare venomous snake was spotted in Attleboro, Massachusetts on July 9, officials said, and was reported to have bitten two dogs. “Please be cautious when walking or running in this area, and keep ...

MIAMI, Florida (WFOR) — Florida wildlife officials are urging residents and visitors to report sightings of the rare rainbow snake, a nonvenomous species whose population has declined in recent ...

Within the remote islands of Papua New Guinea, four new tree snake species have been discovered. Limited sampling had previously resulted in taxonomic confusion, but the new species were recently ...

When it comes to snakes, Oregon is a state that has significantly fewer species than most other states. With just 15 species, some of which choose to be more recluse than others, even residents may ...