Some people keep them as pets, and others turn away screaming just at the sight of one. Snakes are slithering reptiles found almost everywhere in the world, including your backyard. New Jersey is home ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — In honor of July 16 being World Snake Day, here are several types of snakes found in Virginia that you might encounter on the local trails! Virginia has three types of venomous ...

Lakes all across Ohio are home to thriving snake populations, including lakes near Cincinnati and Youngstown. Ohio is home to more than 20 snake species, but only three are venomous. The majority of ...

Displaying a serpent devouring its own tail, the ouroboros is one of the oldest symbols, representing the infinite story of ...

Not too may homeowners want to see snakes slithering around their property, but finding them in your garden is not all bad news. Find out why it could be good.

They slither. They strike. And sometimes they pack a mean bite. In Georgia, there are more than 46 species of snakes, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Out of those 46 ...

Researchers found two species of snakes belonging to the genus Dendrelaphis, or bronze backs, according to the study. The snakes belonging to this genus are “slender, fast-moving, and primarily ...

The discoveries, published this week in the peer-reviewed journal Check List, add to the country’s reptile record and underscore the role of protected forests in conserving species that are rarely obs ...

Adult Black Racer snake. Courtesy of Talena Chavis. For all of you who get the heebie jeebies when you see a snake, here’s something else to think about. South Carolina is home to three types of ...

Known for their elusive nature, the snake species of the genus Achalinus are seldom seen. Yet, herpetologists have recently ...