Ohio is home to more than two dozen species of snakes, and several of the Buckeye State's lakes and waterways are absolutely slithering with activity. The majority of snakes in Ohio are non-venomous ...

A Tennessee hiker died after being bitten by a timber rattlesnake, a species also found in Ohio. Learn more about Ohio's three venomous snakes.

Copperheads (Agkistrodon contortrix) are venmous snakes that inhabit the Eastern and Central United States. Could you pick one out of a lineup of venomous snakes? If the answer is no, then read on to ...

(WJW) – Mating season is here for one of Ohio’s most abundant snakes. According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, as temperatures rise, northern watersnakes start to come out of their winter ...

AKRON, Ohio (WJW) – Watch your step! A local teacher who enjoys dabbling in photography said a short walk over the weekend yielded one of his “favorite shots in years.” The pictures captured at ...

Lakes all across Ohio are home to thriving snake populations, including lakes near Cincinnati and Youngstown. Ohio is home to more than 20 snake species, but only three are venomous. The majority of ...