Most people’s mental snake-ID kit in the yard comes down to a couple of half-remembered rules: “triangular head means... The ...

Three venomous snake species slither through Ohio. Do you know what they are? It sounds scary, but these snakes are rare. They are valuable to Ohio’s ecosystems and are important for controlling ...

These snakes are among the fastest in Ohio, which may be bad news if you encounter one because they are also very aggressive. And they can climb trees. They may not be venomous like three other ...

Lakes all across Ohio are home to thriving snake populations, including lakes near Cincinnati and Youngstown. Ohio is home to more than 20 snake species, but only three are venomous. The majority of ...

Copperheads (Agkistrodon contortrix) are venomous snakes that inhabit the Eastern and Central United States. But could you pick one out of a lineup of venomous snakes? If the answer is no, then read ...