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

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Snakes are a common sight across Alabama, inhabiting forest trails and backyard gardens alike, especially as temperatures rise.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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

Spotting this elusive creature is a rare thrill in Alabama. Imagine a long, glossy black snake gliding silently through sandy forests — so secretive that most people may never glimpse it in their ...

If you spend enough time outdoors in Alabama, you learn to expect a little company from wildlife. Most of it is harmless— a deer darting through trees, a bird lifting off suddenly. But every so often, ...

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 ...