The United States is home to many snake species. While most are harmless, some can be very dangerous to humans. Knowing which ...

If snakes are slithering too close for comfort in your garden, this fragrant substance may be the simple trick you've been missing to send them packing.

Most homeowners have a long list of snakes they don't want to see in the garden. If you spot one slithering through the mulch or recoiling behind shrubs, don't fret. They rarely show up without reason ...

Snakes prey on rodents and insects and are a vital part of the ecosystem, but for many homeowners snakes are not welcome in the yard. Some snakes will bite, and bites can be harmful, so it's ...

Even if you are a fan of reptiles, finding a snake when you are down on your hands and knees weeding can be startling. I let out a shriek myself until my thinking brain answers the question Dorothy ...

Some people find traditional grass to be boring, so they turn to lawn alternatives for their yards instead. But this common ...

Copperhead snakes, though the most common biting snake in the U.S., rarely cause fatalities. Six venomous snake species reside in Mississippi, including the copperhead, rattlesnakes, water moccasins, ...

With warm (and soon hot) temperatures across North Carolina, snakes are out and about. Here in the Triangle, that means some of us might be seeing venomous copperheads as we visit parks and trails or ...

Snake repellents like oils, granules and mothballs lack proven effectiveness. Mothballs pose health risks to humans and pets. Habitat changes remain the most reliable snake deterrents. It’s summertime ...