When it's time to head outside and enjoy the sunny, warm summer skies of East Tennessee -- it's good to know what kind of wildlife is out there in the many popular outdoor attractions. Especially ...

Snake locations in the U.S. vary greatly by region and the further south you travel, the more likely you are to run into a ...

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: ...

In the peak of summer, when the heat is oppressive in Tennessee, a day at the lake often seems like the perfect remedy. The Volunteer State boasts a gorgeous natural landscape of picturesque lakes and ...

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 ...

Of the 32 snake species in Tennessee, only four are venomous: copperhead, cottonmouth, timber rattlesnake, and pygmy rattlesnake. Copperhead bites are the most common venomous snake bites in Tennessee ...

It is illegal to kill snakes in Tennessee unless they pose an immediate threat to humans or livestock. Arkansas law also protects snakes, listing them as a "species of concern" due to declining ...

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