The U.S. is home to some of the deadliest snakes in the world, from highly venomous rattlesnakes to stealthy cottonmouths.

(Cory Kerewaro via AP) Most of the world’s most venomous snakes are native to Australia. A week later, Kerewaro still has the ...

A lone ornate cat-eye snake, a mildly venomous species native to Ecuador, hitchhiked its way to the colder climates of the ...

(Cory Kerewaro via AP) Most of the world’s most venomous snakes are native to Australia. A week later, Kerewaro still has the snakes, which are a protected species. Government authorities gave ...

An Australian reptile wrangler was called to a home on a report of snake sightings and ended up leaving after three hours ...

(Cory Kerewaro via AP) Most of the world’s most venomous snakes are native to Australia. A week later, Kerewaro still has the snakes, which are a protected species. Government authorities gave ...

Snakes, often feared for their venom, are fascinating reptiles with complex roles in ecosystems. From the vibrant blue coral ...

A homeowner was terrified to discover nearly 100 venomous snakes in a writhing black knot in his backyard — in a case experts have described as a “rare occurrence.” The trouble began last ...