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 ...

Learn how to identify common garden snakes and quickly tell which species are harmless and which require caution.

Depending on where you live and the species nearby, it's possible (even probable) snakes are spending time in your yard. Whether you have children and pets, or simply a healthy appreciation for 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 ...

Q: While working outside, I noticed holes in the grass, and I’m concerned there may be snakes inside them. Do snakes dig holes? How can I tell if these are snake holes in the yard, and what should I ...

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 ...

A new shieldtail snake species, Rhinophis siruvaniensis, has been identified in Kerala's Western Ghats, thanks to citizen ...

If bitten, symptoms are usually mild, with small puncture marks, slight pain, and minor swelling. If you come across a ...