Know what snakes love, clean up their favorite hiding spots, and take quick action if you spot one slithering where it shouldn’t be. Your backyard should be a haven for you—not a reptile retreat.

With well over 3,000 known snake species from across the world, there’s an incredible range of diversity between snakes, and many tiny pet snake breeds possess the perfect traits for a first ...

Small, brown, and fairly plain-looking, the little shrikethrush wouldn’t strike anyone as dangerous. Yet, it contains batrachotoxins– the same type found in poisonous frogs. Like other birds ...

Copperhead snake sightings are on the rise as people spend more time outdoors. Know what to look for in Mississippi, how to keep snakes out of the yard ...

Summer in Memphis brings increased risk of encountering potentially dangerous critters. Venomous snakes like copperheads, while not usually fatal, require caution. Saddleback caterpillars, black ...

Snakes tend to prefer warm, dry weather, so summers in Georgia tend to be highly popular for the reptilian residents. Families may be particularly worried about venomous snakes, and one of the ...

While 16 frogs may not sound like many, it’s a significant improvement for the species, which has been listed as endangered in Washington since 1999. Only one known wild population remains in ...

Banner image: El Rincon stream frog (Pleurodema somuncurense). Image by Hernan Povedano, courtesy of Federico Kacoliris. FEEDBACK: Use this form to send a message to the author of this post.

If you’re not a fan of fur all over the house - or constantly worrying about a pet’s well-being - then a scaly companion might be just what you’re looking for. Believe it or not, snakes can ...

Life Watch for birds, frogs, turtles, and even beavers along Pictured Rocks guided wetlands hike Published: Jun. 13, 2025, 1:25 p.m.

While snakes may scare many people, the impulse to kill them could result in serious legal consequences. "It's illegal to kill any type of snake in Tennessee," said Jarratt.