According to Georgia law, it is illegal to kill nonvenomous snakes. The offense is classified as a misdemeanor under O.C.G.A.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Rat snake is most common in or near forested areas, forest edges with old fields, and abandoned buildings. It is most active in ...

Extreme weather from climate change is forcing Georgia snakes to adapt, changing behaviors to survive droughts and wildfires.

It’s snake season in the South and as temperatures rise, so will snake encounters. If you see one slithering around, you might be tempted to do away with it, but before you do, there are some things ...

Nestled between the Deep South and the Atlantic Ocean, Georgia is famous for its natural beauty. The Peach State is also home to an impressive 47 different snake species. While this may sound alarming ...

With spring in full swing and everyone spending more time outdoors, one thing we should all be looking out for is snakes. More specifically, the venomous variety. Georgia’s snake season starts in the ...

Georgia is home to 47 species of snakes, of which six are venomous. But, Georgia Wildlife said in their "Venomous Snakes of Georgia" publication that only three "realistically represent a serious ...

Spring season means warmer weather and increase in wildlife species including snake sightings, experts say. Georgia is home to about 47 species of snakes, according to the Georgia Department of ...