If snakes are slithering too close for comfort in your garden, this fragrant substance may be the simple trick you've been missing to send them packing.

It’s summertime, which means snakes (and soon, cicadas) are emerging. In the Triangle and central North Carolina, most of the snakes you might encounter are not venomous. If you do run into a venomous ...

If you are anything like me, you might have a strange love-hate relationship with snakes. On spying one in the yard, you might scream, recoil and dash for the door (which is totally fine, of course), ...

With spring’s warm evenings and even warmer days, we’re all bound to begin encountering the snakes of the Triangle. Social media sites can be a treasure trove of falsehoods about our region’s snakes, ...

Snakes are running rampant across Georgia, basking in the summer heat and making themselves at home in your yard. Sure, there are some ways to keep snakes away, but do they really work? Here’s what ...

A baby copperhead is distinct from its larger counterparts due to its unique markings and color. If you see one, follow these ...

Snake repellents like oils, granules and mothballs lack proven effectiveness. Mothballs pose health risks to humans and pets. Habitat changes remain the most reliable snake deterrents. It’s summertime ...