Pythons can tolerate saltwater and freshwater and have been observed swimming in Florida Bay and Biscayne Bay.

If you head to Rehoboth Beach and walk into the Atlantic Ocean, you know there's something in the water. From sharks to jellyfish, you know you're entering their house and proceed cautiously. But what ...

A large alligator nicknamed 'Godzilla' was caught on video dragging an enormous Burmese python through the water in the Florida Everglades.

The Brazos water snake, Nerodia harteri, is endemic to a single location in the United States. It thrives in the Brazos River basin of Texas, where there is an abundance of food, camouflage, and ...

To put it simply, yes, they are venomous. But are they extremely dangerous? Not quite. Water moccasins are compelling creatures that stand their ground when threatened, unlike many other snake species ...

Snakes have adapted to climb trees, leap across hot sand, and even swim through water — all without arms or legs. What’s their secret? Mike Bock This corn snake, shown here at the Smithsonian's ...