Garter snakes, belonging to the genus Thamnophis, are nonvenomous snakes found in North America, known for their striking longitudinal stripes. They thrive in varied habitats, mainly consuming ...

Garter snake slithering through garden. Image by Ryan Hodnett, CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Can you guess what ...

A plains garter snake curls up at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Photos: Amanda Carberry, courtesy of the zoo ...

Besides, these three North American garden friendly snakes can also help keep other pests away too. Garter snakes are perhaps the most well-known and abundant of North America’s non-venomous snakes ...

Hognose Snake Stocky, upturned nose, 25-30 inches, non-aggressive, plays dead when threatened, mild venom. Garter Snake Small to medium (2-3 feet), longitudinal stripes, friendly, easy to handle ...

The snakes responsible for this “litter” were almost certainly Eastern garter snakes (Thamnophis sirtalissirtalis). As the scientific name suggests, there are many subspecies in the genus and it seems ...

Despite the negative press that snakes sometimes generate, the Year of the Snake is serving up a slew of positive possibilities for 2025. The snake brings with it wisdom, transformation ...

Blue Malaysian Coral Snakes have a vivid blue body with a striking red head and tail. They are highly venomous and live in the forests of Southeast Asia. Brazilian Rainbow Boas have iridescent scales ...

IWC Schaffhausen's Portofino Automatic Moon Phase 37 Year of the Snake is a celebration of elegance and sophistication. Limited to 500 pieces, this watch features a burgundy dial that harmonizes ...

When a bird drapes its nest with snake skin, it isn't just making an interesting decor choice. Researchers find that for some birds, it keeps predators at bay. When a bird drapes its nest with ...