According to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR), snakes are most active from April to October, but ...

Toby Hibbitts, Ph.D., instructional assistant professor in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture said the best way to avoid ...

Researchers said they named the new species “cuulongensis” after the Vietnamese name “cửu long,” which means “nine dragons” and references the many mouths of the Mekong River where the new species ...

Reptiles in Oregon's high desert are quite widespread, though few are especially common. You may see lots at some times and ...

Minnesota's lakes are known for being a haven for anglers, boaters, and the occasional bird. But some are also prime real estate for something more… slithery.

Texas A&M AgriLife experts share insights on snake behavior, tips to prevent unnecessary fear of snakes and reduce the risk of a bite.

The garter snake is one of the most common and widely distributed snake species in the United States. The estimated total wild population of all 13 garter snake subspecies is over 1 million adults.

However, these aquatic habitats can also attract northern water snakes ... These non-venomous snakes can appear intimidating but pose no danger to humans. San Francisco garter snakes. Image via ...

American backyards are home to a variety of snake species with some of the most common including garter snakes rat snakes ... World's Largest Container Ship Water Intake by Age: How Much Should ...

The most commonly seen snakes in the state include garter snakes, rat snakes, and water snakes. However, hikers should also be aware of the more dangerous pit vipers: rattlesnakes, copperheads, and ...

Initially believed to belong to an ancient crocodile-like species, the fossils were later identified as belonging to a massive snake. The researchers noted that snakes, being cold-blooded, rely on ...