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 ...

As summer heats up, Wisconsin’s many species of snakes are often encountered by hikers, nature lovers, campers and bikers as they explore Wisconsin’s many trails and natural areas. The good news is, ...

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

Determining a snake's gender poses challenges due to subtle physical differences between males and females. While tail length and coloration offer clues, hemipenis probing provides the most accurate ...

RICHMOND, Va. — It’s been a busy snake season for Rich Perry and his company Virginia Wildlife Management Control. He said the calls for service involving snakes started earlier in 2017 than he can ...

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 ...