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

If you walk by a giant garter snake, the first thing it does is it dives into the water and it disappears. It's very hard to find the snake, but it is greatly imperiled by habitat loss.

Michigan has 18 snake species, most of which are harmless and beneficial to the ecosystem. Five common Michigan snakes include the Eastern garter, Eastern milk, Northern water, Eastern hog-nosed ...

The black and yellow snake is vibrant and eye-catching, and it's not just for show. In the animal kingdom, bright colors often serve as warnings to potential predators. But not all black and yellow ...

How to Care For an Eastern Garter Snake. Habitat. In the wild, garter snakes can be found in various habitats. They’re most commonly found in North America, especially throughout the southeast.

Nolan Hiebert shows off his new cold-blooded friend with a grin to anyone nearby who wants a closer look. “Scaly … it feels cool,” the five-year-old says, snake in hand, next to a rocky ...

As the name implies, plains garter snakes prefer open areas like plains and meadows. Lined snake Characteristics: Lined snakes are very small, usually under 1 foot long.

Michigan has 18 snake species, most of which are harmless and beneficial to the ecosystem. Five common Michigan snakes include the Eastern garter, Eastern milk, Northern water, Eastern hog-nosed ...

It’s snake season in Georgia and if you like swimming in any of Georgia’s beautiful lakes, you may want to be aware of some slithering swim buddies that could join you out on the water.

WEST HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Connecticut is home to a variety of harmless serpents, like the garter snake, water snake, milk snake, black racer and rat snake. Herpetologist Sarah Horwitz and… ...

Garter snakes are named for their resemblance to the garter belt, a narrow band of fabric used to hold up stockings on the leg. Copperheads get their common name from their heads resemblance to a ...