You’re stepping onto the patio with a cup of coffee when – freeze – there’s a snake in the grass. Your heart spikes. Your ...

The United States is home to many snake species. While most are harmless, some can be very dangerous to humans. Knowing which ...

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.

There are a lot of snakes that call our state home, and most of them aren’t venomous. That said, some are, and it’s probably a good idea to know how to spot them. There are 44 species of snakes living ...

This collection of stories explores ways to stay safe around North Carolina's wildlife and natural hazards. The articles discuss how to identify venomous snakes such as copperheads and give steps to ...

Blind snakes, often mistaken for earthworms, are small, burrowing reptiles with unique adaptations for underground life. They ...