As summer arrives, snakes emerge. Identifying snake holes is crucial. Look for 1-3 inch wide holes with smooth edges. Check for shed skin near foundations, decks, and sheds. Snakes prefer damp areas.

Copperhead snakes take the prize for being one of the most encountered venomous snakes in the United States. Those who live in the eastern portion of the U.S. know the species well, likely coming ...

Encountering a garden snake is often a sign of a healthy ecosystem, with many species being harmless and beneficial pest controllers. From the distinctive grass snake to the legless lizard slow worm, ...

Coral and king snakes may look alike at first glance, but they differ greatly in behavior and survival strategies. Both are brightly colored and native to North America, but only the coral snake is ...

Stay calm, reptile experts say as Okanagan snakes shake up some residents As the summer sun beats down on southern B.C., snakes stir from their winter slumber and navigate through the tall grass, ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- It’s one thing to see a snake outside, but it’s a completely different story when it’s slithering across your hardwoods while you’re watching television at night. A South Charlotte ...

Snakes can be encountered at any time of year in Mississippi, but spring through fall is a more active time of year for them. More than 50 snake species can be found in the state, so if you spend time ...

Although coming face-to-face with a potentially deadly snake is not the most unimaginable situation for Florida residents, it doesn’t make the situation any less scary. That’s because the first thing ...

Louisiana is home to 48 different species of snakes, but only seven of these species are venomous. Louisiana's venomous snakes include three different species of rattlesnake, two species of coral ...