The Virginia Museum of Natural History is alive with excitement as Reptile Fest kicks off, offering a unique chance for ...

Snakes often get a bad rap, with many people associating them with fear or danger. However, amongst the roughly 3,000 snake species in the world, there are several that are surprisingly gentle and ...

During my childhood in the Midwest, I briefly possessed—with my parents’ hesitant blessings—an Eastern milk snake as a pet. One day, the snake escaped from its terrarium in the garage.

Advertisement Advertisement The major celebrations ushering in the Year of the Snake have come and gone, but I’ve found myself thinking about that milk snake as we approach the 55th celebration ...

Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park is a mix of wetlands and grasslands, making it an excellent home for snakes. Water snakes, coachwhips, and corn snakes are frequently seen slithering through the ...

Snakes have been living under the large concrete patio blocks there for years, rarely seen but leaving hints via long, dried skin sheds. “It’s just a milk snake,” I figured, pretty sure of the critter ...

A new species of snake was recently discovered after scientists spotted it taking on a hawk on a Papua New Guinea island. Measuring as long as 4 feet, 8 inches, the Dendrelaphis anthracina ...

A Swindon farm and visitor attraction has welcomed a new animal. Roves Farm, in Sevenhampton, has recently welcomed Stevie, a three-year-old corn snake. She arrived at the farm last week and now lives ...

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If you live in Montana, you probably already know that the region is home to many species of snakes. There are ten species in total, one of which is venomous (the prairie rattlesnake). However, ...