It’s probably fair to say that most people don’t like being around venomous snakes because of the danger these reptiles present. But pockets of South Carolina residents love toxin-fanged serpents And ...

Elicky Misoi (38) a farmer from Baraton in Nandi County has been nicknamed ‘Manyoka’ for his unusual love for snakes. His love affair with snakes began when he was just 11-years-old when his parents, ...

SHAWNEE NATIONAL FOREST, Ill. — You don’t have to be a herpetologist to savor the slice of this federal forest where a stunning array of reptiles and amphibians congregates beneath soaring limestone ...

This monocled cobra was displayed for sale at a reptile show in Columbia in 2021. The 2025 state Legislature is considering a ban on private ownership of venomous snakes. Sammy Fretwell/The State It’s ...

Most said the state shouldn’t enact a ban on the deadly creatures, despite concerns that venomous snakes could escape and hurt someone. Snake lovers said they do a good job of taking care of the ...