Not all snakes are dangerous, but it’s important to know which species you might encounter while swimming in these lakes and ...

Realfoot Lake has nonvenomous snakes, like the copperbelly water snake, Broad-banded watersnake and the Eastern ribbon snake. However, the main threat to watch for here is the cottonmouth, also ...

Tennessee is home to a rich diversity of wildlife, including several species of snakes. While most of the state's snake species are harmless and play important ...

Tennessee is home to six venomous creatures. Here's a list of what they are and what to do if one crosses your path.

While most people are wary of copperhead snakes and black widow spiders, there are other potentially dangerous creepy crawly things you might meet.

Tennessee's smallest and least known venomous snake’s bite still packs a punch. The pygmy rattlesnake is usually found very near water and occasionally in rocky uplands, pine woods and glades.

Tennessee's smallest and least known venomous snake’s bite still packs a punch. The pygmy rattlesnake is usually found very near water and occasionally in rocky uplands, pine woods and glades.