Are Black Rat Snakes a Threat to Humans? Because of their dark appearance and size, many humans panic when seeing a black rat snake and, unfortunately, kill the animal.

There are dozens of species of snakes in the Triad, but which are friends and which are foes? An environmental specialist ...

Snakes are elegant and cute, and don't go looking for humans to troll. Let's protect them from all the stupid things we do.

Some herpetologists consider kinking a response to feeling threatened. Others have reported it occurring without apparent ...

Not all snakes are dangerous, but it’s important to know which species you might encounter while swimming in these lakes and ...

From timber rattlesnakes to garter snakes, discover which snakes live along the Appalachian Trail—and how to stay safe during ...