Unless you live in one of the very few states with no native snake populations, odds are you’ve had to deal with a snake slithering through your yard at least once or twice over the years. The good ...

Snakes are an important part of our ecosystem, but having them too close to home can be unsettling for many people. Whether you live in a rural area or a suburban neighborhood, it’s natural to want to ...

Snakes are running rampant across Georgia, basking in the summer heat and making themselves at home in your yard. Sure, there are some ways to keep snakes away, but do they really work? Here’s what ...

Unless you live in one of the very few states with no native snake populations, odds are, you've had to deal with a snake slithering through your yard at least once or twice over the years. The good ...

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 ...

Summer weather is here and copperheads are out in force in South Carolina. The most common venomous snake in the state, the copperhead, while it prefers to avoid human contact, can often be found in ...

With spring’s warm evenings and even warmer days, we’re all bound to begin encountering the snakes of the Triangle. Social media sites can be a treasure trove of falsehoods about our region’s snakes, ...

Snakes are running rampant across Mississippi, basking in the summer heat and making themselves at home in your yard. Sure, there are some ways to keep snakes away, but do they really work? Here’s ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. It’s summertime, which means snakes (and soon, cicadas) are emerging. In the Triangle and central North Carolina, most of the snakes ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Snake repellents like oils, granules and mothballs lack proven effectiveness. Mothballs pose health risks to humans and pets. Habitat ...