Eastern massasauga rattlesnakes, just like the one seen here, are one of three endangered snake species native to Pennsylvania. Derik Holtmann dholtmann@bnd.com As temperatures heat up and summer ...

I received the following questions last week. The answers are pertinent for the season. Q. I will be visiting family in Alabama and South Carolina in late summer. I like to look for snakes for fun ...

Spotting a snake in your garden can be surprising, but it’s usually no reason to panic. Many regions around the world are home to harmless, non-venomous snakes that prefer to avoid humans and instead ...

Spring is here and that means the snakes will be soon enough, too. Snakes, like humans, get out and start moving around when the temperatures start to rise, and for the most part that’s totally fine.

Don’t look now but the sun is shining a little more, and the temperatures are starting to warm up. It’s a beautiful thing after slogging through another Pa. winter, but humans aren’t the only ...

Encountering a garden snake is often a sign of a healthy ecosystem, with many species being harmless and beneficial pest controllers. From the distinctive grass snake to the legless lizard slow worm, ...

The rainy season is a time of lush greenery and cooler temperatures, but it also brings an increased chance of snake sightings. As heavy rains flood their underground homes, snakes often seek shelter ...

It’s that time of year again, when snakes are spotted in driveways, yards and wooded areas around metro Atlanta. Jason Clark of Southeastern Reptile Rescue in Griffin said the warmer weather and heavy ...