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, ...

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

Lisa Bogard knows how to capture kids' attention: "Who's next to feed a snake?" The Crawford Park District naturalist led a feeding day program on Monday at Lowe-Volk Nature Center, giving all ages a ...

While the majority of snakes would normally swallow their prey whole, the Small-banded Kukri Snake seems to have evolved a particularly macabre feeding habit that has never before been witnessed in a ...