Pennsylvania’s annual snake season began Tuesday. Although snake hunters may hunt non-venomous species such as the black rat snake, which does not require a permit, most hunters are after pit vipers. ...

Russ Gleixner, a Pennsylvania snake hunter, finds hundreds of rattlesnakes each year and educates the public about their importance.

After an invasive northern snakehead fish was found in the Schuylkill River in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, officials are spreading awareness to fishers about what they have to do: kill snakeheads on ...

PENNSYLVANIA - Snakes are a common part of Pennsylvania’s wildlife, with a wide range of species found across different habitats. What we know According to the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, ...

Pennsylvania is home to 21 snake species, according to state wildlife officials. Several species are commonly seen across the state, especially in yards, forests and near water. Only three species are ...