It's the time of year when many animals are waking up from a long winter's nap, and that includes snakes. We pulled a Jack Hubley classic from our archives to take a closer look at some of the ...

Eastern massasauga rattlesnakes, just like the one seen here, are one of three endangered snake species native to Pennsylvania. Derik Holtmann dholtmann@bnd.com As temperatures heat up and summer ...

Eastern massasauga rattlesnakes, like the one seen here, are one of three endangered snake species native to Pennsylvania. Derik Holtmann dholtmann@bnd.com Whether you’re poking around in your ...

Pennsylvania has a strong population of rattlesnakes for those who are getting ready to look for them this summer. “In general, snakes, I think, are up early this year,” Christopher Urban, chief ...

There are 21 snake species that are native to Pennsylvania, and three of them are venomous.Eastern copperheadThe copperhead reaches an average adult size of 24 to 36 inches.The body is copper or hazel ...

Pennsylvania is home to 21 different snake species. Since the state boasts several ecosystems such as lakes, rivers, mountains, and grasslands, it should come as no surprise that a visit to the state ...

(WTAJ) — As the temperature begins to rise and the sun stays out for a bit longer, snakes in Pennsylvania will be making an appearance. Snake season, specifically rattlesnakes, in Pa., runs from about ...

Hiking through Pennsylvania can be a joyous occasion that can quickly turn into a life-threatening situation if you encounter one of three venomous snakes known to live in the 20 Pennsylvania State ...