As summer temperatures continue to rise, North Carolina is beginning to see more snakes creep out of their holes. For people who own dogs, it can be even more frightening. Dr. Jeff Nunez, chief of ...

The foothills in Idaho are popular places for Idahoans, but during the summer months, they are host to other inhabitants. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game says rattlesnakes are found everywhere ...

What started as a regular walk for Piper the dog and her owners in Durham quickly turned into a scary and potentially expensive ordeal. "She was sniffing at the edge of the trail and then jumped back, ...

A copperhead snake attack was caught on camera in Oconee County this month, leading to a hospital visit. Resident Amanda Rossman wasn't expecting to cross paths with a copperhead while letting her dog ...

Rattlesnakes are common in Fort Collins natural areas, so visitors should take precautions. If you encounter a rattlesnake, remain calm and slowly move away or wait for it to pass. If bitten, seek ...

SAN ANTONIO — It should be no surprise to anyone who lives in Texas that at some time, somewhere, you or your pet will likely encounter a snake when you're outside. But did you know that snake bites ...

A Mississippi copperhead just bit your dog or cat, so what should you do now? The copperhead snake comes out in warmer weather and in Mississippi, there's plenty of scorching heat for these ...

DENVER (KDVR) — The summer months mark prime hiking season in Colorado, and many people love to take their dogs out on the trail. Approximately 150,000 dogs are bitten by deadly snakes in the U.S.

A dog in Arizona who was hailed a hero for saving his owner from a rattlesnake's bite recently got a special honor at a Major League Baseball game. Todd the Golden Retriever puppy heroically stood ...

ANTHEM, Ariz. -- An Arizona woman is thanking her dog after the pup shielded her from a snake bite on a recent hike. Paula Godwin wrote on Facebook that she was out with her dogs Todd and Cooper on ...

Rattlesnake encounters are rare, but spring is that time of year when hikers, runners and dog walkers are more likely to encounter one in Southern California. Warmer and dry weather means more people ...