Every summer, without fail, the British press carries alarming stories about snake sightings. On an island that only has one ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Two eastern garter snakes are shown. Scientists are finding that snakes exhibit more social behaviors than previously thought.

Garter snakes can survive being frozen solid for hours. Here’s how evolution, biochemistry and behavior have allowed them to ...

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Boasting more than 80 distinct ecosystems, Florida is a biodiversity hot spot. More than 4,000 animal species, in fact, are native to the Sunshine State. As the weather continues ...

The North American racer is one of Ohio's fastest and most aggressive snakes. While not venomous, racers can inflict a painful bite if they feel threatened. The species is divided into the black racer ...

The gorgeous little western hognose snake in the clip is doing something strange to a blanket. Using its nose, it looks like it is attempting to root or burrow into the soft fabric. What is this ...

As these reptiles emerge from brumation — a state similar to hibernation in mammals — the chances of encountering them increase. However, understanding snake behaviors and basic safety tips can help ...

The Carolinas are experiencing some bone-chilling cold (and even some snow) in these early winter days. We’re bundled up in our coats and cranking the heat in our homes. What are the snakes up to?

Fishing duo Cole & Jay test underwater snake behavior during a creek experiment.

The fastest way to think clearly about a snake in your yard is to narrow it down by where... The post How to quickly tell if ...