It will come to no AL.com reader’s surprise that Alabama is home to almost 50 snake species. After all, Alabama is the ...

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

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

There are a lot of snakes that call our state home, and most of them aren’t venomous. That said, some are, and it’s probably a good idea to know how to spot them. There are 44 species of snakes living ...

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 ...

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

Snakes are a common sight across Alabama, inhabiting forest trails and backyard gardens alike, especially as temperatures rise. Encountering them can be unsettling for some; however, most snakes in ...

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 ...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Absolutely no one wants to be bitten by a snake. While some bites leave nothing more than a stinging pain, others could be deadly if you get too close to one of Alabama’s six ...

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 ...