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.

A rustle in the leaves might reveal more than just a passing breeze—it could be a brown snake. Despite their plain name, brown snakes are remarkably diverse, ranging from small, harmless garden snakes ...

Snakes are one of the earth’s creatures you either love or hate. Some are fascinated with their behavior and movements, while others run in fear at the sight (or sound). Regardless of your opinion on ...

Some people keep them as pets, and others turn away screaming just at the sight of one. Snakes are slithering reptiles found almost everywhere in the world, including your backyard. New Jersey is home ...

In the middle of June Rick Koval and I set out to find the 13 species of snakes that inhabit Luzerne County. Two months later and we’re almost there. We’ve searched a variety of habitats and have ...

A University of Queensland study suggests the antivenom given to people bitten by Eastern Brown Snakes may not be as effective as it could be, prompting a review of hospital cases. Professor Bryan Fry ...

Close-up of a rat snake that measured nearly seven feet in length. To see a video of what the snake did after the picture was taken, visit www.timesleader.com. Rick Koval/For The Times Leader EXETER ...