NEW YORK — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is helping residents identify snakes. By doing so they hope to keep residents safe and avoid unnecessary fear. During the spring ...

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 ...

First published in 1992, “An Introduction to Snakes of the Region of North Carolina and Virginia," has been revised with ...

A decade after tour guide Basil P. Das stumbled upon a small black-and-beige snake while working on his coffee farm in ...

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 ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – With temperatures rising and Carolinians enjoying the great outdoors this summer, it’s important to familiarize yourself with the wildlife. Especially venomous snakes, which are ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...