A few days ago, one of my dogs started barking out in the front yard. It was way too early (to me) and I hadn’t even had ...

A few days ago, one of my dogs started barking out in the front yard. It was way too early (to me) and I hadn’t even had ...

Although many people fear Utah snakes, they are vital to maintaining the delicate balance in the state's ecosystems.

Humans aren’t the only ones eager for the summer sun. Snakes are out in abundance and can be found warming up along roads, sunning on rocks and slithering casually to ...

Their unique color pattern can sometimes lead to them being mistaken for the much-feared rattlesnake and the gopher snake ...

California's diverse landscapes host a rich variety of snakes, most of which are nonvenomous and crucial for ecosystem balance. These reptiles, includ ...

SPOKANE, Wash. – A man was bitten by a gopher snake on the Centennial Trail after stepping on it. Pest control expert Elmer Bensinger explained that such incidents are rare and gopher snakes are ...

Yellowstone National Park is home to 11 species of reptiles and amphibians. Snakes make up nearly half of that number, with ...

Although typically associated with larger animals, the Eastern Indigo Snake can be considered a keystone species ... including the indigo snake during winter. By relying on gopher tortoise burrows, ...

In Hawaii, a gopher snake could threaten the food chain because ... it could also put some endangered birds and small animals at risk. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily ...

The gopher snake is in custody ... With no natural predators in Hawaii, they would compete with native animals for food and habitat. Email 28141 Sign Up By clicking to sign up, you agree to ...