You're hiking down a trail. It's a trail not only through lush forests, but over mountains, too. A journey into a wonderous land whose flora and fauna are plentiful. There's a signpost up ahead: ...

The ratsnake is nonvenomous and not particularly dangerous, despite being the largest snake in the state. Tennessee is a state that rewards outdoor activity—until you stumble upon one of its venomous, ...

Before you embark on a hike at dawn or dusk to beat the heat this summer, consider that one of Tennessee's four species of venomous snakes might have had the same idea. Tennessee is home to 32 species ...

Copperhead snakes take the prize for being one of the most encountered venomous snakes in the United States. Those who live in the eastern portion of the U.S. know the species well, likely coming ...

If you're out hiking or swimming this summer and a snake slithers across your path, would you be able to tell if it was one of the four venomous species that live in Tennessee? Tennessee is home to 32 ...

Tennessee is home to four species of venomous snakes: the copperhead, cottonmouth, timber rattlesnake, and pygmy rattlesnake. The timber rattlesnake is the largest and most dangerous venomous snake in ...