Stretching from Georgia to Maine, the Appalachian Trail (AT) is the longest hiking-only footpath in the world. It’s 2,197 ...

Beyond the typical browns and greens, a world of vibrant snakes exists, adorned with striking colors and patterns. From the ...

Swimming, boating, and hiking by rivers, lakes, and reservoirs can be fun, but visitors should always be aware of snakes and ...

There are dozens of species of snakes in the Triad, but which are friends and which are foes? An environmental specialist ...

Colorado is a popular tourist destination in the central United States. It is home to a wide range of environments, from ...

Of the seventeen snake species found in New York State, eleven are native to Long Island — besides the two aforementioned species, others are the Northern water snake, smooth green snake, Eastern ...

A pile of Eastern Garter Snakes in the leaf litter. Shot in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. Image by Depositphotos. The Eastern Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis) is one of the most widespread snakes in ...

Garter snake. Image by Depositphotos. Despite common misconceptions, garter snakes pose virtually no threat to humans. While they do possess a mild venom delivered through saliva, this venom is ...

The Eastern garter snake is among the snake species found in the Lehigh Valley. (Contributed photo) Despite the number of common species, snakes are not usually noticed, according to Koplish.

And the crowds don't scare them off. Despite heavy foot traffic, local fishers say it's common to see cottonmouths, copperheads, rat snakes and garter snakes at the lake. Lake Martin ...