You’re stepping onto the patio with a cup of coffee when – freeze – there’s a snake in the grass. Your heart spikes. Your ...

Whether one is walking on a park trail or hiking in the woods, it’s exciting to see a snake in the wild. It could be a small one slithering through a pile of leaves on its way back to its hole. Or ...

Corrections and clarifications: This story has been updated to refer to 'venomous' snakes, which inject via a bite or sting. If you live in the central or eastern United States, you might see more ...

Q: While working outside, I noticed holes in the grass, and I’m concerned there may be snakes inside them. Do snakes dig holes? How can I tell if these are snake holes in the yard, and what should I ...

California has nearly 50 native snake species, including rattlesnakes, the only native venomous snakes in the state. Rattlesnakes are widespread and found in diverse habitats throughout California, ...

Jessica Alderson, an Urban Biologist with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, sent these photos of snakes homeowners may see. This is a picture of a venomous rattlesnake. SAN ANTONIO – Widespread ...