Education

Venomous Snakes Native to Florida

  There are six venomous snakes native to the state of Florida. Four of these…

What is a Species?

It seems there are members who are unsure what a species is, why we use…

Countering Copperhead Misinformation

There has been some misinformation being spread around Facebook lately concerning Copperheads (see above). The…

Why We Shouldn’t Kill Snakes

Snakes are some of the most misunderstood creatures around; whose instinctually driven brains, reactions, and…

Hibernation vs. Brumation: Changing Seasons

What do snakes do when it gets cold? In locations with temperate and subtropical climates,…

Debunking the Myth that Antivenom is More Dangerous Than a Snakebite

Dear readers, it is time for the return of the debunker, here to dispel the…

Are Baby Rattlesnakes Really More Dangerous than Adults?

Contrary to popular belief, the bite of a baby rattlesnake is almost always far less…

Coexisting with Wild Snakes

Perhaps the most common questions about snakes revolve around snakes in and around the home.…

Rattlesnakes in Wisconsin: A Historical and Conservation Perspective

Rattlesnakes in Wisconsin: A Historical and Conservation Perspective By Eric Roscoe, Education and Events Coordinator…

Snake Bites & Misinformation

Our society has an unfortunate propensity to demonize snakes. Humans tend to fear what they…