The onset of summer means more time spent outside, on hikes and swimming in lakes. With the warmer temperatures and rise in outdoor activities, The Memphis Zoo Herpetarium can help you be more aware of the slithering creatures that will sometimes be your company in the lakes and forests. The Herpetarium contains a menagerie of […]
A new study warns that giant, invasive Joro spiders could spread across the Northeast, including in Rochester. Initially spotted in Georgia in 2013-14, their population has surged in the Southeast. Clemson University researchers found the species rapidly expanding beyond South Carolina, with data indicating they could soon inhabit much of the eastern United State. Here’s […]
Summer weather is here and copperheads are out in force in South Carolina. The most common venomous snake in the state, the copperhead, while it prefers to avoid human contact, can often be found in yards and gardens, which can cause problems for homeowners. However, there are steps you can take to keep the scaly […]
Giant venomous flying spiders with 4-inch legs are real, and they’re going to potentially invade the New York area sometime this year, according to the New Jersey Pest Control. Joro spiders are coming to the Northeast after initially infiltrating the Southeastern U.S. from Japan, the pest control service said in a news release earlier this […]
It’s just a myth that nonvenomous snakes are the only ones that can climb trees. Yep, you read that right. It’s possible that you may look above and see a copperhead, rattlesnake — or even a coral snake — slithering its way up a tree. Or it may already be wrapped around a limb peering […]
Most people aren’t the biggest fan of snakes and probably wouldn’t enjoy being in close proximity to one in a small, enclosed space, but that’s exactly what a woman in Australia is doing after attempts to remove a venomous Red-Bellied Black snake from her car have proven fruitless. Now she’s even named the snake and […]
Lisa Kournelis of Australia is driving her car in protective gear to protect her from the venomous red-bellied black snake that moved in Getty Stock image of a venomous red-bellied black snake A woman in Australia has attempted to have a wild — and venomous — snake removed from her car four times but is […]
Wildlife researchers trekked through the tall grass in north Florida, unbothered by the long, slithering “apex predator” species in their hands. The researchers were at the Apalachicola Bluffs and Ravines Preserve on April 30 to deposit 41 of those creatures back into nature. They’re eastern indigo snakes, the longest snake species in the U.S., and […]
With spring well underway and summer getting closer, copperheads are out in force in South Carolina. The most common venomous snake in the state, the copperhead, while it prefers to avoid human contact, can often be found in yards and gardens, which can cause problems for homeowners. However, there are steps you can take to […]
A Colorado man who was placed on life support after he was bitten by his pet Gila monster died of complications from the desert lizard’s venom, a post-mortem examination report obtained by The Associated Press confirmed. The report also found that heart and liver problems were significant contributing factors in Christopher Ward’s death. Mr Ward, […]
These stories provide essential information on how to avoid encounters with copperheads, North Carolina’s most abundant venomous snake — including understanding their habitats and recognizing their appearance. We’ll debunk some common myths about venomous snakes and provide advice on what to do if you are bitten. Additionally, we’ll explore where snakes go during the cold […]
Along the coast of western Australia, the waves drummed a steady beat. Dianne Bennett had spent a lot of time walking along the reefs and knew the soundtrack well. But a colorful — and dangerous — surprise awaited her. “I was walking my dogs in an intertidal area at a very low tide when I […]