According to Georgia law, it is illegal to kill nonvenomous snakes. The offense is classified as a misdemeanor under O.C.G.A.

As temperatures rise across Georgia, so do encounters with snakes. State herpetologist Daniel Sollenberger is fielding an ...

MACON, Ga. — Georgia is blessed -- or maybe cursed -- to be home to 47 species of snakes. Chances are if you're outside during the summer, there's a snake or two nearby. How can we tell which ones to ...

Extreme weather from climate change is forcing Georgia snakes to adapt, changing behaviors to survive droughts and wildfires.

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 ...

Clad in bright orange and red patterns, the corn snake is endemic to the Southeastern United States. In the wild, it lives in large fields, tall trees, forest openings, and abandoned or empty ...

FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. — Warmer weather in Georgia means more time outside and more chances to cross paths with snakes. The good news: most aren’t dangerous. The better news: most bites are preventable.