I received quite a few letters about the mysterious orange snake I wrote about earlier this week. Here’s what readers had to say. DEAR JOAN: I would like to suggest that the snake in question is a ...

A very common but seldom-seen snake found in our region is the ring-necked snake (Diadophis punctatus). This small, shy snake is mostly active during the night, and prefers to hide under rocks, logs, ...

Snakes are often seen as mysterious creatures, but they are also some of the most fascinating reptiles on the planet. With thousands of species spread across every continent except Antarctica, they ...

With the cooler weather, many of us are spending more time outdoors again. Even in fall, it’s good to stay aware of snakes.

While reptiles are usually anticipated to be of dark shades like brown, black, and greys, to our surprise, there are some of ...

Orange snakes are easy to spot in the wild because of their bright colors. Did you know that some of them are among the rarest reptiles on Earth? These animals are both beautiful and mysterious. For ...