Personally, I love snakes, but many people can't say the same. Whether you like them or not, they play a beneficial role in your garden's ecosystem (if you want to keep your plants, anyway). This ...

Garden snakes have important roles in your landscape, eating insects and invertebrates such as slugs and providing food for birds of prey such as hawks and owls. You may see them occasionally during ...

Your yard is alive with wild animals. From sing-song birds to mischievous squirrels to — snakes? That's right: snakes are common backyard guests, though their clandestine nature can make it a bit hard ...

Snakes are one of the biggest issues that most people face in their gardens. These are poisonous and are a threat for humans. A snake slithering across your lawn can send shivers down the spine of ...

Snakes are among the most misunderstood animals in human surroundings. For many people, the fear begins not with an actual encounter, but with the unc.

Whether you’re frightened or fascinated by them, snakes have important roles in your garden, eating insects and keeping mice, vole, and rabbit populations in check. They also serve as prey for other ...

Q: I found a small brown snake during my garden clean-up. Should I start earlier next year, when it’s colder, so I don’t run into more surprises? A: I advocate for welcoming harmless snakes into the ...

Signs of snakes include small rounded holes, shed skins, droppings, and trails winding in the soil. Watch for changes in pet behavior or a drop in wildlife, since snakes follow prey like mice and ...

Meet the slow worm slithering across the garden like a tiny liquid shadow. A legless lizard, experts say, that somehow manages to fool everyone. Kids scream, gardeners blink, and people step over it ...

ROCK HILL — Faintly, South Carolinians may hear the random crack of an egg if they're outdoors this fall. What comes out of the egg will slither. "Most U.S. snakes are born in August and September ...

Snakes are often spotted near houses during warm months. Simple habits and common clutter may be inviting them in.