As the Florida sun lingers longer and temperatures climb, a majestic—and often misunderstood—neighbor is waking up. The ...

As Floridians enjoy the early summer weather outside, they might want to be aware of our slithery neighbors also enjoying the ...

A great blue heron appears to find itself in an awkward predicament after catching a snake in The Villages. The dramatic encounter highlights the challenges wading birds often face while hunting in ...

Florida has six species of native venomous snakes, including three types of rattlesnakes.

Florida is home to 46 native snake species, with several lakes known for high snake populations. The Everglades are notable for the invasive Burmese python, which has thrived for decades. Lake ...

Here's which three kinds of rattlesnakes are native to Florida, where they're most common and what to know about nonvenomous ...

Here's a refresher on nuisance animals in Florida, firearm laws to be aware of and what to know if you'd like to trap or kill ...