Smith College students and staff built a man-made hibernaculum at the MacLeish Field Station to provide a protected shelter for Eastern rat snakes and other species to survive the winter months.

Snakes (Serpentes) live almost everywhere on Earth, except the polar regions, which are too cold for these cold-blooded animals. Snakes live in deserts and forests, regardless of whether these ...

Have you ever found yourself asking the question, "How long do snakes live?" Well, you're not alone. Whether in the wild or as pets, snakes have varying lifespans depending on their species and ...

Close-up of a rat snake that measured nearly seven feet in length. To see a video of what the snake did after the picture was taken, visit www.timesleader.com. Rick Koval/For The Times Leader EXETER ...