Spring season means warmer weather and increase in wildlife species including snake sightings, experts say. Georgia is home to about 47 species of snakes, according to the Georgia Department of ...

If you step outside this summer, chances are you’ll see a snake or two slithering along. There’s no need to worry as most snakes in Kansas and the Wichita area are harmless and help with rodent ...

Iowa has 28 species of snakes, five of which are venomous. Snakes form a key part of the ecosystems they inhabit, helping to keep populations of mice, squirrels, other small animals and even insects ...

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The research, conducted in collaboration with colleagues at the University of Michigan, was published in the peer-reviewed journal BMC Ecology and Evolution. "We now have evidence that this group of ...

Displaying a serpent devouring its own tail, the ouroboros is one of the oldest symbols, representing the infinite story of ...

Some people keep them as pets, and others turn away screaming just at the sight of one. Snakes are slithering reptiles found almost everywhere in the world, including your backyard. New Jersey is home ...

Japan's long chain of islands supports a surprisingly rich variety of wildlife, created by isolation, mountains, forests, and ...

In a modified version of the mirror self-recognition experiment, eastern garter snakes showed signs that they recognize their own scent. Mark Nenadov via Flickr under CC BY 2.0 DEED For decades, ...

Even if you are a fan of reptiles, finding a snake when you are down on your hands and knees weeding can be startling. I let out a shriek myself until my thinking brain answers the question Dorothy ...