snakes

Texas’ Palo Duro Canyon makes the list for snake encounters. It’s a reminder that nature’s beauty often comes with a few slithery surprises.

August - October is rattlesnake birthing season. Baby rattlesnakes are born ready to rock, complete with fangs and loaded with venom. They don't have a rattle though, just a "button" ... see one here.

A Garland, Texas neighborhood was on edge last week as a massive 15-foot reticulated python was slithering through the streets and reportedly even trapped a man on top of his truck.

Every year a number of Texans are injured or killed because of snake bites. Do you know what to do or more importantly what not to do should that happen to you or someone you love?

I have come across rattlesnakes in the desert many times and have freaked out. I'm typically pretty calm during a crisis and have been told that I'm the epitome of "grace under pressure". This though ...

All over the world experts have noticed certain plants and trees attract snakes like crazy. Ditto for El Paso. Thanks to thick root systems, shade, moisture from watering and the presence of prey; many plants and trees are "snake friendly".

Headed to any one of our Texas beaches this summer? Be warned and be careful. Thousands of rattlesnakes call our most popular Texas beaches home too.

One state should be more worried than others when the snakes are more active this year.