Most people’s mental snake-ID kit in the yard comes down to a couple of half-remembered rules: “triangular head means... The ...

As the weather warms, snakes become more active, which could increase your chances of getting bitten. The majority of snakebites are recorded from April to October when both snakes and humans are the ...

Iowa has 28 species of snakes, five of which are venomous. Snakes form a key part of the ecosystems they inhabit, helping to keep populations of mice, squirrels, other small animals and even insects ...

Tom Oder is a writer, editor, and communication expert who specializes in sustainability and the environment with a sweet spot for urban agriculture. If you happen upon a snake while gardening or ...

Some people keep them as pets, and others turn away screaming just at the sight of one. Snakes are slithering reptiles found almost everywhere in the world, including your backyard. New Jersey is home ...

Sometimes if you look tough and act tough, you don’t have to actually be tough. Especially if you’re a snake. While Alabama has only six species of venomous snakes, there are several others with ...

ATLANTA — With temperatures rising and Georgians enjoying the great outdoors this summer, it’s important to familiarize yourself with the wildlife. Especially venomous snakes, which are often spotted ...