Snakes have always evoked a range of emotions from fascination to fear. However, understanding these reptiles’ invaluable roles in ecosystems can transform trepidation into appreciation. The United ...

The more educated you are, the less fear you have," said Jason Compton, CEO of the snake identification application SnakeSnap ...

Arizona is crawling with venomous snakes, and no, that’s not just desert folklore. With more rattlesnakes than any other state — 14 species, to be exact — Arizona is the undisputed rattler ...

Columnisti Joyce Bupp's daughter hates snakes. On a recent visit to the Bupp farm, she spotted a snake in the yard. Chaos ...

If possible, try capturing a photo or video of the snake for identification and send it to the catcher or rescuer. • Keep your pets and any other uninformed people away from the area.

It turned out to be a new species. A team of researchers spent several years visiting sites throughout the Himalayas to survey reptiles. The project focused on a group of snakes, known as wolf ...

“The more educated you are, the less fear you have,” Jason Compton, the founder of snake identification app SnakeSnap, told NBC affiliate WESH. There are four venomous species of snakes in the ...

Invasive northern snakeheads can “walk” on land, breathe air and survive out of water for several days, and they also compete with native species in waterways ...

From climbing fences to hunting in treetops, uncover the fascinating habits of local creatures.