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.

When it comes to snakes, Oregon is a state that has significantly fewer species than most other states. With just 15 species, ...

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

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 ...

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.

I’ve finally fulfilled a long-time dream of owning a two-headed snake! In this episode, join me as I unbox and introduce this ...

Q. In a recent column you said bushmasters are the largest pit vipers in the world. I was told pit vipers have vertical pupils, which is one way to determine ...