Encountering a snake in the wild can be startling, but knowing how to quickly identify a venomous one could be lifesaving.

Of all the wildlife in Nevada, only one venomous snake is commonly found in Northern Nevada. Even so, their camouflage and ...

Below is a quick look at those three snake species to be aware of this spring and summer: ...

The leaf litter in the forest might be hiding a dangerous surprise, a camouflaged copperhead. Get to know about the venomous ...

For example, arboreal snakes—snakes that live in trees and tend to be nocturnal—had the most UV color. Why? Crowell surmises it has to do with camouflage. Birds, which can also see UV color ...

The study shows that UV colors are widespread in snakes, and may play a significant role in evading predators such as birds.

Copperheads are masters of camouflage, blending in with leaves, tree bark and forest debris. This makes them nearly invisible at night, especially in wooded areas.

A wildlife enthusiast was delighted to finally locate the very thing he had spent days looking for, not quite believing he ...