A recent influx of heavy rain in Florida has forced venomous snakes to flee their natural habitats and retreat toward drier ground – encroaching on unsuspecting residents, according to a report.

Florida's population is rising at nearly the fastest rate in the United States, and that means thousands of new residents are unfamiliar with the state's wildlife. In light of a coral snake bite that ...

According to the University of Florida, there are 50 species of snakes found in Florida, however only 6 are venomous and could be dangerous to people. These are the snakes you should know how to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Florida is actually feeling the fall weather this year, with parts of the North and Central Florida dipping into the 60s already.

This week, our Wildlife Wednesday reporter, Vinny Mutone, introduces us to an iridescent snake living at the Santa Fe College teaching zoo.