Nature is waking up again in South Carolina as the weather warms. As S.C. residents begin enjoying outdoor activities again, it's important to know what to look out for in nature to stay safe. There ...

With a heavy presence of snake sightings every summer and during the warmer months, these reptiles seemingly disappear in South Carolina every winter. Why is that? Do they hibernate? South Carolina ...

Here are two things some people believe about snakes. All are poisonous. The best snakes are dead snakes. Both are so far from true, herpetologists would probably scream and rant and tear their hair ...

As summer nears, venomous copperheads in South Carolina will be out in full force, but more less-dangerous lookalikes will be too. Do you know their differences? Having such knowledge could help you ...

A venomous copperhead just bit your beloved dog or cat. What now? Summer is in full swing and many dog owners will take their four-legged friends out to play in parks or to walk on hikes. Meanwhile, ...

The eastern glass lizard is often mistaken for a snake. So you’ve got your hoe ready to whack off the head of a snake you found in your yard — but you should probably think twice. It might not be a ...

Reports of snake bites have surged in South Carolina, outpacing levels reached in recent years, officials say. Palmetto Poison Center says 266 snake bites have been reported so far in 2019. Those ...

Deputies rescued 52 nonvenomous snakes abandoned in Jasper County, South Carolina. A former employee allegedly bred the snakes at work and left them after being fired. The suspect faces animal ...

So you’ve got your hoe ready to whack off the head of a snake you found in your yard — but you should probably think twice. It might not be a snake at all and wildlife biologists will tell you in a ...