Iowa has 28 species of snakes, five of which are venomous. Snakes form a key part of the ecosystems they inhabit, helping to keep populations of mice, squirrels, other small animals and even insects ...

UPDATE (May 24, 2021): Since this article was first published in 2017, Poison Control has reported 44 snakebite incidents statewide. Nearly 82% of those —36 bites — were from venomous species. Idaho ...

At Caldwell Zoo, reptile experts reveal the vital ecological role of snakes, urging visitors to respect these misunderstood creatures.

The snake was the first found in the area and was donated to UTA’s Amphibian and Reptile Diversity Research Center.

Imagine you’re hiking your favorite trail through the montane shrublands and hear a small rustle in the vegetation by your feet. You immediately freeze in your tracks and concentrate on the ground ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you step outside this summer, chances are you’ll see a snake or two slithering along. There’s no need to worry as most snakes ...

If you step outside this summer, chances are you’ll see a snake or two slithering along. There’s no need to worry as most snakes in Kansas and the Wichita area are harmless and help with rodent ...