Are male and female cottonmouth snakes different from each other? Learn all the fascinating details about these semi-aquatic ...

Male cottonmouths are generally larger and heavier than females, possessing longer tails and jaws that allow them to consume ...

Northern water snake in shallow water - Stephen A. Waycott/Shutterstock Flanked by the foothills of the Smoky Mountains or in coves of pine forests, Tennessee's lakes are spectacular getaways for ...

Flanked by the foothills of the Smoky Mountains or in coves of pine forests, Tennessee's lakes are spectacular getaways for swimming or fishing for catfish. Catfish aren't the only creatures that live ...

From blackwater rivers to hidden swamps, these North Carolina spots are home to some surprising residents. Here's what you ...

North Carolina is home to 37 species of snakes, several of which are venomous. A recent list from WorldAtlas named the Black River as one of the most snake-filled bodies of water in the state. The ...

North Carolina is home to 37 species of snakes, according to the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, and the Wilmington area is no exception. This includes several dangerous species of snakes, such as ...

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Many reptiles excrete solid uric acid crystals instead of liquid urine, a water-saving adaptation that could hold clues for human medicine. If you’ve never cared for a reptile, you might be surprised ...

Researchers have for the first time closely tracked the fine-scale diving behavior of two species of sea snakes that forage ...

Reptiles don’t just pee, they crystallize their waste. Researchers found that snakes and other reptiles form tiny uric acid ...

Autumn-like temperatures have been slow to arrive in Northeastern Oregon, and the sluggishness also has afflicted steelhead. But a state fish biologist remains optimistic that this year’s return of ...