As temperatures warm, you may find yourself out and about, wandering Texas' diverse hiking trails. While on the way to mountainous summits or climbing grassy hills, a slithering, scaly reptile could ...

It’s not just the rain. While it may seem like snakes suddenly appear during and after wet weather, the connection isn’t as ssssimple as “rain equals more snakes.” In Central Texas, more sightings are ...

Snakes may not be out and about much when it’s cold outside, but since Texas winters can be mild, it’s never a bad idea to stay vigilant. WorldAtlas, a geography news website, put together a list of ...

If you live near Dallas, Texas, or plan to visit the area anytime soon, you may be wondering: Are there snakes near Dallas? For this North Texas city, the answer is a resounding yes. Like most parts ...

Venomous snakes have long been the subject of tall tales and backyard lore. But how much of what you’ve heard is fact — and how much is fiction? This is not always true. Yes, even venomous snakes can ...

Texas is home to 96 species of snakes. Of those 96, 15% are venomous. While this is a small fraction of the snake population, that is still 14 species of snakes to be on the lookout for when spending ...

Texas is home to more than 100 snake species, including the western diamondback rattlesnake, which was recently documented for the first time in Denton County after being found in a suburban garage.