SAN MARCOS, Calif. — In recent weeks, San Diegans have reported dozens of baby rattlesnake sightings in backyards and on local hiking trails. In this Zevely Zone, I share a close call in San Marcos. I ...

After you watch this tiny baby snake taking its first breath, you might be tempted to pet the adorable creature, but that wouldn't be the best idea. This king brown snake was born last Saturday, ...

Many of us know snakes are ectothermic reptiles that regulate their body temperature behaviorally by using shade, burrows, warm rocks, and even metabolic heat from digestion. But not everyone is aware ...

Snakes are found on every continent except for Antarctica and can occupy a wide range of habitats, including forests, deserts, grasslands, and aquatic habitats in both rivers and seas. This diverse ...