Snakes are one of the earth’s creatures you either love or hate. Some are fascinated with their behavior and movements, while ...

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

Two New Mexico river snake species nearing extinction were the subject of a lawsuit filed by a conservation group challenging reductions in habitat land set aside by the federal government for both ...

In a study that looked at hundreds of venomous snake species and a list of habitats, researchers say they've discovered clues in models indicating a significant change in the geographical distribution ...

TUCSON, Ariz.— The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today agreed to designate protected critical habitat for the narrow-headed and northern Mexican garter snakes, marking a legal victory for the Center ...

Ophidiophobia (the phobia of snakes) is one of the more common phobias psychologists treat today. Some researchers posit that this is an evolutionary response and that humans are wary of snakes ...

Snakes have always caught our attention, even if they scare us. These quiet, slithering animals are full of surprises and can ...

The “giant” part of its name is pretty apt – adult giant garter snakes can reach a whopping 1.62 meters (5.3 feet). Sure, ...

Five feet of white, brown and black scales lay coiled up in the road in the upper Suwannee River Valley as Ryan Sims drove up at 9:30 a.m. Aug. 23. It was an adult pine snake, soaking up the sun for ...

A unique and local snake native to Arizona has won a protected habitat. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service agreed to designate a protected habitat in Arizona for the narrow headed Mexican Garter Snake ...