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 ...

Snakes may not be known for wagging tails or greeting their owners at the door, but some species are thought to be ...

There are many places you likely don't want to see a snake around your home, but your garden isn't one of them. Snakes are a natural, beneficial addition to your garden. This is because of their diet, ...

South Carolina is home to all sorts of wildlife, from alligators to monkeys and even weird bugs … critters are found just about anywhere you go. But one of the most ominous animals of the South ...

There are 38 kinds of snakes around the Carolinas, and most of them you don’t have to worry about. In fact, they’re good to have around to control pests. But there are six kinds of venomous snakes to ...

MIDLAND, Texas — If you live in West Texas and you've been encountering snakes more often, don't worry you're not crazy. There's actually some science behind it. According to Michael Nickell, a ...

First published in 1992, “An Introduction to Snakes of the Region of North Carolina and Virginia," has been revised with ...