It’s a hiss-toric time for the giant garter snake (Thamnophis gigas), as this wetland-dwelling reptile just became California ...

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

As Floridians enjoy the cooler fall weather outside, they might want to be aware of our slithery neighbors also enjoying the ...

8 Small Pet Snakes That Are Perfect for Beginners and Hiss-torically Easy to Love originally appeared on PetHelpful. If you’re considering adopting your first-ever pet, you’re probably looking for ...

For this humble brown reptile to rebound as successfully as other endangered species, conservation history shows that it will ...

Decades of efforts to save a rare snake from extinction led Tennessee scientists to the idea of using frozen sperm — which has now resulted in the successful hatching of three Louisiana pine snakes.

Tennessee has a variety of lakes perfect for a paddle or a swim, but if you're squeamish around snakes, these are some lakes ...

Discover the thrilling experiences that await you at Missouri's snake-filled rivers and lakes, along with essential tips for ...

Once a threatened species in Ohio, the Lake Erie water snake has come back and targets invasive fish. Here's how it's ...

SIKESTON, Mo. -- A recently amended law makes it illegal for Missourians to keep an energetic yet harmless snake mostly found in sand prairies in Scott, New Madrid and Mississippi counties. The ...

In a forest of southeastern China, a 1-foot-long creature with “enlarged” teeth moved through the foliage. Its “cryptic appearance” and “secretive habits” kept it largely hidden — until recently. It ...

As night settled across southern China, a “slender” 2-foot-long creature moved along the ground near a stream. Its “large” eyes scanned the surrounding foliage, but it wasn’t alone. Passing scientists ...