Copperhead snakes take the prize for being one of the most encountered venomous snakes in the United States. Those who live in the eastern portion of the U.S. know the species well, likely coming ...

When it's time to head outside and enjoy the sunny, warm summer skies of East Tennessee -- it's good to know what kind of wildlife is out there in the many popular outdoor attractions. Especially ...

You're hiking down a trail. It's a trail not only through lush forests, but over mountains, too. A journey into a wonderous land whose flora and fauna are plentiful. There's a signpost up ahead: ...

Snake locations in the U.S. vary greatly by region and the further south you travel, the more likely you are to run into a ...

A Tennessee hiker died after being bitten by a timber rattlesnake he picked up. Timber rattlesnakes, copperheads, and massasauga rattlesnakes are Ohio's three venomous snake species. While venomous, ...