Snakes are one of the earth’s creatures you either love or hate. Some are fascinated with their behavior and movements, while others run in fear at the sight (or sound). Regardless of your opinion on ...

Q. You recently wrote about how some turtles always try to bite, whereas others almost never do. Is the same true of snakes? Do some snakes not bite people even when held? A. Any snake is capable of ...

In my opinion, snakes have gotten a bum rap. Despite the unfortunate creepy reputation these lanky reptiles have earned, many species of snakes can make beautiful, docile, and hardy house pets! Of ...

Contrary to popular belief, not all snakes lay eggs. Several species, including the green anaconda and common boa constrictor ...

At Luxor, Egypt, all travelers who pay may hear a fat & sleek native gentleman mumble and whistle and beat a tambour. Anon a cobra, no pretty worm of Nilus,* creeps out of nowhere at the feet of that ...

People have developed all kinds of quick gimmicks, nursery rhymes and old wives’ tales in trying to create an easy way to figure out whether a snake can harm you. Some of them work, some of the time.

A healthy garden invites wildlife, including snakes. It's important to look for signs they're slithering about, and identify ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Though the Triangle area is a few months away from what experts consider snake season, local residents may have questions about protecting their family from harmful snakes and ...