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 ...

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

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.— In response to a petition and lawsuit from the Center for Biological Diversity, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed today to list the Key ringneck snake and Rim Rock ...

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, ...

A girl found a small snake on the ground at a Newark Liberty International Airport security checkpoint on Monday night. The girl saw the 15-inch ring-necked snake at Terminal C and quickly notified a ...

Snakes love warm summer days. As reptiles, their body temperature mirrors air temperature. That’s why snakes are most active this time of year. It’s also why snake complaints peak in July and August.

I am often mildly surprised about different types of wildlife, ranging from mammals all the way to reptiles and amphibians that many people may not know much about and/or have never heard of. But it ...