Delaware is home to 19 species of snakes, according to state herpetologist Nate Nazdrowicz, and they're mostly harmless. ...

Black racer snakes are known to be fast, with some reaching speeds of 8-10 mph, which is a pretty good clip, especially for a snake. They are also large snakes with an average length of 3-5 feet.

Don’t be fooled by their incredibly long length and frightening appearance; black rat snakes are pretty harmless.

Burmese pythons are fairly distinct once they reach adulthood. But smaller members of the species can be mistaken for native ...