Here’s what garden snakes do to escape winter’s chill.

Your yard is alive with wild animals. From sing-song birds to mischievous squirrels to — snakes? That's right: snakes are common backyard guests, though their clandestine nature can make it a bit hard ...

Personally, I love snakes, but many people can't say the same. Whether you like them or not, they play a beneficial role in your garden's ecosystem (if you want to keep your plants, anyway). This ...

Guess which snake species you’re most likely to encounter in the Inland Northwest? Hint: It’s not the western rattlesnake. Not even close. Chances are, you called it a “garden snake” when you were a ...

Whether you’re frightened or fascinated by them, snakes have important roles in your garden, eating insects and keeping mice, vole, and rabbit populations in check. They also serve as prey for other ...

Signs of snakes include small rounded holes, shed skins, droppings, and trails winding in the soil. Watch for changes in pet behavior or a drop in wildlife, since snakes follow prey like mice and ...

ROCK HILL — Faintly, South Carolinians may hear the random crack of an egg if they're outdoors this fall. What comes out of the egg will slither. "Most U.S. snakes are born in August and September ...