As someone raised in the Northeast, I didn’t grow up thinking about snakes. Even the common garter snake was a rare sight in my hometown. When I arrived in Kansas City early last year, these long ...

As Michigan's weather warms up in the coming days, some of its cold-blooded residents will be slithering out of their winter hibernation spots. Experts say don't be startled or fearful, most Michigan ...

From navigation to social behavior to personality, scientists are rewriting what it means to be a clever snake. Here’s what ...

Spotting a snake in your garden can be surprising, but it’s usually no reason to panic. Many regions around the world are home to harmless, non-venomous snakes that prefer to avoid humans and instead ...

There are eight common species of snakes you might encounter in Washington and, while they bite and constrict prey, not all of them are venomous. You’re more likely to find snakes spring into fall in ...

Which are the most common snakes in America? Even though America is not famous for fearsome snake species, like Australia or India for example, there are many snake species inhabiting various ...

Red snakes are perhaps the most visually stunning of these intriguing reptiles, drawing attention with vibrant shades of ...

I received the following questions last week. The answers are pertinent for the season. Q. I will be visiting family in Alabama and South Carolina in late summer. I like to look for snakes for fun ...

The other day I saw something in my driveway that was a total surprise. I walked up to a gopher snake coiling around an adult male quail. After some yelling, the snake released the quail and went ...

Japan's islands teem with diverse snake species, from harmless rat snakes controlling pests to the venomous mamushi.