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 ...

There are many places you likely don't want to see a snake around your home, but your garden isn't one of them. Snakes are a natural, beneficial addition to your garden. This is because of their diet, ...

Every summer, without fail, the British press carries alarming stories about snake sightings. On an island that only has one ...

You may be overcome with a sense of "fight or flight" triggered when coming face to face with Arizona's most intimidating looking rattlesnakes. Smooth eyes, a forked tongue and tiny fangs may be your ...

South Carolina is home to all sorts of wildlife, from alligators to monkeys and even weird bugs … critters are found just about anywhere you go. But one of the most ominous animals of the South ...

Quick Take 73-inches is the record-breaking length for this snake. The 1.25-pound weight limit creates a physical ...

MIDLAND, Texas — If you live in West Texas and you've been encountering snakes more often, don't worry you're not crazy. There's actually some science behind it. According to Michael Nickell, a ...

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

Check the list of countries and regions in the world completely free of snakes, including New Zealand, Ireland, and Iceland, ...