Maine is one of only three states in the entire US with zero venomous snake species living within its borders, a distinction ...

Habitat loss and predation by invasive species have depleted the gartersnake populations across Arizona and New Mexico.

Michigan water snake species can be elusive, but you can spot them near the Great Lakes, and key rivers and streams.

Garter snakes get their name from the garter belt, a narrow band of fabric once used to hold up stockings, since many species ...

The Narcisse Snake Dens in Manitoba, Canada, host tens of thousands of red-sided garter snakes each year ...

Garter snakes have a reputation for being one of the gentlest reptiles you can find in your garden. They might spook you when they slither past unannounced, but most of them are just passing through.

Most people assume snakes are lone operators. Solitary, cold, and about as socially inclined as a rock. And for a long time, ...

The construction, though not the long-term operation, of a proposed 45-mile extension to the State Water Project, backed by ...

Utah is not usually the first place people associate with snakes. The state's image tends to revolve around red-rock deserts, ...

Drought, wildfires and predators have put the native narrow-headed gartersnake at risk, but a captive breeding program is ...

Wildlife experts say knowing the difference between bull snakes and rattlesnakes — and staying on the trail — can keep you, your kids, and your pets safe.