At Caldwell Zoo, reptile experts reveal the vital ecological role of snakes, urging visitors to respect these misunderstood creatures.

Fishing duo Cole & Jay rescue baby ducks from a rat snake just in time. Trump threatens pollsters after New York Times survey shows sagging disapproval Prince Harry comforts Elizabeth Hurley's son at ...

DALLAS -- Texas is home to more than 100 snake species, including the western diamondback rattlesnake, which was recently documented for the first time in Denton County after being found in a suburban ...

The most dangerous snake in Texas had never been officially documented in Denton County, until one turned up in a suburban garage. The snake’s markings—a bold white-edged diamond pattern down its back ...

Matthew Strausser was called to Ellington Field after a Texas rat snake slithered inside one of NASA's T-38 jets. He sometimes coaxes alligators from beneath vehicles, routinely counts the local deer ...

WorldAnimalFoundation.org is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn More In the blink of an eye, some snakes can strike with astonishing ...

Snakes may not be out and about much when it’s cold outside, but since Texas winters can be mild, it’s never a bad idea to stay vigilant. WorldAtlas, a geography news website, put together a list of ...

The Guadalupe River is one of the waterways that is home to the most snakes in Texas, but don’t panic if you see one of the slithery creatures the next time you’re tubing in the Hill Country. The ...

A University of Florida study found that snake bites in the state are an understudied but avoidable risk. Most venomous snake bites in Florida occurred when people, primarily men, intentionally ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. More than 4,200 species of snakes exist on the planet and ...