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 ...

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

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 ...

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

While only one of Yellowstone’s snakes is venomous, each one plays a unique role in this national park’s animal kingdom. Bullsnakes are part of the gopher snake species, which means they’re ...

The Pima County Sheriff’s Department is investigating an animal cruelty case following a search warrant at a Tucson home in which they rescued 10 Kunekune pigs, three dogs, a gopher snake ...

The reptile had found a hiding spot under a golf cart, and when McMurrin peeked under the vehicle and saw the animal, it looked like a common gopher snake. She quickly planned her next move.

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 ...