Texas is home to four types of venomous snakes — copperheads, cottonmouths, rattlesnakes and coral snakes — according to TPWD ...

With over 115 species and subspecies inhabiting its landscape, Texas boasts the greatest snake diversity of any state in the United States. The warm temperatures, prey availability, habitat diversity, ...

SAN ANTONIO — It should be no surprise to anyone who lives in Texas that at some time, somewhere, you or your pet will likely encounter a snake when you're outside. But did you know that snake bites ...

If you're hiking, hunting, or just spending time outdoors in Texas, there's one sound you don't want to hear: the sharp warning rattle of a snake. And in some parts of the state, the odds of hearing ...

Texas is home to 96 species of snakes. Of those 96, 15% are venomous. While this is a small fraction of the snake population, that is still 14 species of snakes to be on the lookout for when spending ...

Texas has a plethora of trails to cross, mountains to climb and sights to see. While you will see plenty of people outdoors, you will may also contend with a high number of critters on your hike.