snakes

Louisiana has our fair share of venomous and poisonous insects, snakes, arachnids, frogs, and more. But, what's the difference between venomous vs poisonous?

Snakes are part of the landscape around Louisiana this time of year. What can you do to avoid them and in the event you get bitten, what is best course of action?

Louisiana has quite a few animals in our waters that you'll want to avoid, so let's take a look at "The Most Snake-Infested Lakes in Louisiana".

When it comes to snakes in Louisiana, what are the biggest and most dangerous?

You might not know it, but there are some plants you may have at your house that could actually be attracting snakes to your property.

The realm of possibility when it comes to animals you can actually have as pets in Louisiana is quite surprising.

Along with our incredible wildlife in Louisiana, we've got some pretty dangerous animals lurking around the Pelican State.

As you'll see in the video, this 20-foot-long Burmese python seems as strong as a gorilla and has a head the size of a dog.

There are the obvious ones like alligators and coral snakes, but there are a few lesser-known, very toxic, dangerous creatures here in Louisiana

Summertime in Louisiana always exciting. The sunny days get us outside to enjoy all the fantastic things we love like beaches, fishing, backyard BBQ s and countless festivals. With the kids out of school and many of us taking vacation time off from work, our chances of happening upon a poisonous snake or spider increases greatly. We've got quite a few things here in Louisiana that can't wait to kill us this summer. OK, not really, but sort of. Here are "7 Of The Most Dangerous Things In Louisiana" to be on the lookout for this summer.

If you come across a Louisiana Pine snake, don't kill it because you might get in trouble. The Louisiana Pine snake is now protected under the Endangered Species Act.

A beach popular with Louisiana visitors is cracking down on exotic animals. No more snakes, pythons, wildcats, or even raccoons and there's a good reason why.

Louisiana is home to one of the largest populations of Burmese Pythons in the country but could a snake this big actually get on your roof?

It wasn't a storm or the heat but it was big enough to knock the air conditioners off for about 20,000 people on Wednesday afternoon.

Check out this snake at a Lafayette pet store that has markings on her that look just like E.T. - The Extra-Terrestrial.

The Eufaula, Alabama day shift got quite a surprise when deputies discovered a Gray Rat Snake in a work restroom.

According to a press release from The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, a Breaux Bridge man was cited for illegally having two venomous copperhead snakes.

When you consider what snakes like to eat it's no wonder the "House of Mouse" wanted it removed.

He waited one year before opening the wine bottles to make sure the solution was potent enough to help his ailing son.

Just a reminder, as it warms up and rains come in Louisiana, the snakes come out to play!