Spotting a snake in your garden can be surprising, but it’s usually no reason to panic. Many regions around the world are home to harmless, non-venomous snakes that prefer to avoid humans and instead ...

Sometimes snakes get a bad rap. There are over 150 different kinds in the U.S., and 90% of them are harmless. In fact, many are pretty good at pest control, eating slugs, snails, insects, and other ...

Gardens can unintentionally become snake havens, with popular hosta plants creating ideal conditions. Their broad leaves ...

With the arrival of warm weather, it is likely that gardeners and yard workers may soon come into contact with snakes. I am writing this week’s column on behalf of the snakes and asking that you who ...

As if black bears strolling through your neighborhood weren't enough, now you might want to check your basement for snakes. Just a quick search on social media offers visual proof that slithery ...

Red snakes are perhaps the most visually stunning of these intriguing reptiles, drawing attention with vibrant shades of ...

A pair of mating Copperheads. Copperheads are common here because they feed mainly on cicadas. They're a nocturnal species and will be active around dusk and at night. North Texas has lots and lots of ...