When an Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake was found dead — having been senselessly killed on the grounds of the University of ...

This is your guide for what to do should you encounter any misunderstood snake species — especially venomous ones. Encountering Snakes in Nature: How to Stay Safe Prevention and awareness are ...

Located on a large bay, Traverse City is a superb home base if you want to explore northern Lake Michigan ... fishing – with as many as 86 known species of fish in Caddo Lake – and short ...

A botanical garden in Washtenaw County is reminding people to “please be kind to snakes” after a protected species of snake ... massasauga rattlesnake, Michigan’s only venomous snake ...

On Rossel Island, Kraus found Dendrelaphis melanarkys, or the black net tree snake. This 4-foot, 11-inch reptile is easier to ...

The eastern massasauga rattlesnake is the only venomous snake found in Michigan. It’s also one of the state’s threatened species. (Courtesy Michigan DNR) The eastern massasauga rattlesnake is ...

OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – You’re walking through West Michigan’s tranquil Hemlock Crossing Park, when all of a sudden, you see a ...

The most venomous snakes in Arizona include rattlesnakes, sidewinders and coral snakes. Here's where they live and how to ...

Herpetologist Fred Kraus discovered a new arboreal snake species, Dendrelaphis atra, on Misima Island in Papua New Guinea. This snake, characterized by its matte black coloration and adaptability ...

The intriguing new species, spanning around four feet and one inch in length, was found to have a "matte black" coloring.