What if you could employ land snails in a similar zero-waste system? Instead of homegrown vegetables, the ultimate yield for your table would be escargots, those glistening nuggets of protein. Yes, ...

Snake sightings near South African homes increased due to rodents, shelter and water sources. Here’s what attracted them and how to reduce the risk safely.

Snakes are often spotted near houses during warm months. Simple habits and common clutter may be inviting them in.

Snakes are among the most misunderstood animals in human surroundings. For many people, the fear begins not with an actual encounter, but with the unc.

One of the "terrified" neighbors who found the snake shared photos of the colorful reptile in a community Facebook group, ...

If you're having a snake issue around your home, one tree could be to blame. Luckily, there are precautions you can take to ...

If you’re a home gardener looking for a resilient houseplant that thrives on neglect, look no further than the snake plant (Sansevieria), also known as mother-in-law’s tongue.

From bright, open living spaces to bathrooms and bedrooms with little light and high humidity, every room in the home creates ...

King cobras are the world's longest venomous snakes. So, imagine seeing one a few feet away as you embark on a train in India. The Western Ghats King Cobra (Ophiophagus kaalinga)—a vulnerable king ...

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Editor’s note: Once a month, OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteers in Franklin County profile a plant that occurs naturally in central Ohio. As our Midwest winter quickly approaches, so do the ...