Spring break is here and many are planning getaways in Georgia, but be aware of the potential danger lurking in the state: venomous snakes. Georgia is home to six species of venomous snakes, each ...

To put it simply, yes, they are venomous. But are they extremely dangerous? Not quite. Water moccasins are compelling creatures that stand their ground when threatened, unlike many other snake species ...

Spring season means warmer weather and increase in wildlife species including snake sightings, experts say. Georgia is home to about 47 species of snakes, according to the Georgia Department of ...

Take a second look before you condemn one of the plentiful, and harmless, water snakes with the reputation of its less-friendly cousin, the western cottonmouth. Also known by the name water moccasin, ...

In the heart of the Florida swamp, where the air is thick with humidity and the landscape teems with life, one of nature’s most notorious predators thrives – the water moccasin, also known as the ...

If you're heading to one of Georgia’s lakes this summer, keep your eyes open some are packed with snakes. A new report from World Atlas lists the most snake-infested lakes in the state, and while many ...

WALB is working to produce a video for this story. In the meantime, we encourage you to watch our livestream. ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Georgia’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) said the rising ...