Things can get complicated when we refer to “brown snakes.” Brown snakes can mean snakes that are colored brown. However, ...

Iowa has 28 species of snakes, five of which are venomous. Snakes form a key part of the ecosystems they inhabit, helping to keep populations of mice, squirrels, other small animals and even insects ...

As a seasoned snake catcher, Dan Marshall is no stranger to Australia’s abundant snake population. But a recent call from a client was new for him: an eastern brown snake on a roof. “Catch the second ...

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, ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — What are the most common snakes found in Kentucky, and which ones should you be aware of potentially biting you? FOX 56 News has compiled a list of common snakes found in ...

On social media sites, seemingly every snake in every photo is identified as a venomous copperhead. Talena Chavis, owner of Cary-based NC Snake Catcher, understands the mistake. When you’re frightened ...

MUNCIE, Ind. – They’re cold-blooded, they’re scaly, they have sharp teeth, they’re…beneficial? Indiana is home to 32 species of native snakes, and even though they are indigenous to the area, they’re ...

Jess Thomson is a Newsweek Science Reporter based in London UK. Her focus is reporting on science, technology and healthcare. She has covered weird animal behavior, space news and the impacts of ...