AOL

Is that a copperhead? No, it’s more likely one of these non-venomous NC snakes

On social media sites, seemingly every snake in every photo is identified as a venomous copperhead. Talena Chavis, owner of Cary-based NC Snake Catcher, understands the mistake. When you’re frightened ...
WBUR

Rare northern black racer snake spotted in Vermont for first time in decade

As far as thrilling weeks for wildlife biologists go, Molly Parren is having a pretty good run. Parren was tracking wood turtles last month in Addison County and took a photo that ultimately — and ...
New Hampshire Public Radio

Rare snake not seen in Vermont for 10 years slithers into spotlight

Luke Groff, a herpetologist at the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department, holds a black racer snake that was found in southern Windham County. As far as wildlife biologists go, Molly Parren has had a ...
The Telegraph

Killing GA’s non-venomous snakes may bring more trouble than you think

The southern black racer is one of Georgia’s 40 non-venomous snakes that are protected by law from being hunted or killed. Richard Stovall Unsplash Georgia ranks eighth among states with the most ...