While snakes are often cast as companions to villains in cult classic horror movies, experts say their benefits to the ecosystem far outweigh their bad reputations. “Snakes are kind of scapegoats.

The northern watersnake (Nerodia sipedon sipedon), also known as the common watersnake, can be found throughout Ohio. In fact, it has been spotted in all but six of Ohio's 88 counties, according to ...

Brown snakes exhibit remarkable diversity, encompassing harmless garden species and highly venomous ones. Found worldwide, they adapt to various habitats, playing crucial roles in pest control and ...

Washington State has one native venomous snake, the Northern Pacific Rattlesnake, found mainly in the eastern part of the state. Rattlesnake bites require immediate medical attention; common symptoms ...

A near-fatal strike from an eastern brown did not make Kasey Leadbetter stop loving snakes, but more than a year after her ...