Breeding snakes in captivity “is doable, not rocket science,” he says, as he offers a virtual tour of the serpentarium, which ...

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Texas A&M AgriLife experts share insights on snake behavior, tips to prevent unnecessary fear of snakes and reduce the risk of a bite.

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How big they are: Can range from 4 inches (10 centimeters) to over 30 feet (9 meters) There are about 4,000 different snake species in the world today. They occupy a wide range of habitats ...

Discover the exciting facts surrounding the Rat Snake bite! Rat snakes, the friendly inhabitants of numerous regions worldwide, are harmless serpents. They boast sleek bodies, striking patterns, and ...

Us Irish don't have to deal with snakes anymore and we've always believed that's down to St. Patrick, our patron saint... or is it?! Legend tells it that in addition to introducing Christianity to ...

Black rat snakes are excellent tree climbers ... Also called bull snakes, these reptiles are native to the western half of North America, from Canada to Mexico, and as far east as Indiana. They prefer ...

Stellenbosch Snake Removal removed a cape cobra from the ladies' room of a lodge in South Africa Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013. Her work has ...

Snake Catcher Dan had to use patience, a flashlight, and a hook to relocate the red-bellied black snake. Could you be sharing your sofa with a dangerous snake? A family in Australia found out the ...