There are a number of snake species you might encounter in the Ohio River, depending on where you are exploring.

Actually, the one I kind of like the best is the name cast around by Ohio outdoor writer Jeff Frischkorn. He likes to call ...

Julie Watson In last month’s column (April Showers bring Vernal Pools) we talked a lot about Ohio’s native amphibians (frogs, toads, and salamanders). This month I want to talk about Ohio’s ...

Mating season is here for one of Ohio’s most abundant snakes. According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, as ...

Tami Gingrich explores the unique qualities and lifecycle of snapping turtles, as egg-laying season is upon us in northeast ...

according to the reptile guide. Copperheads tend to stay away from well-settled areas. Ohio's venomous snakes: Ohio is home ...

PERRYSBURG, Ohio (WKRC) — A 24-year-old Venezuelan man reportedly pretended to be a 16-year-old student and attended an Ohio high school, even tricking the adult guardians he was living with.

Granted, a bite from any of the state’s 37 nonvenomous snake species could be nasty, but it won’t be nearly as dangerous as one from one of the six venomous species found in the Sunshine State.

with the biggest concert — the Snake Pit — taking place at the track May 25 during the 109th Indy 500. As you prepare your snacks, water and sunscreen, take a look through this guide to find ...