The Smell, the Hiss, the Coil: A Garter Snake’s Defense

Garter snakes have a reputation for being one of the gentlest reptiles you can find in your garden. They might spook you when ...

The Largest Gathering of Snakes in the World Begins Annual 'Mating Ball' Ritual, And the Natural Event Is Open to the Public

The Narcisse Snake Dens in Manitoba, Canada, host tens of thousands of red-sided garter snakes each year ...
Discover Magazine

This Home in Montana Is Infested with Snakes, Some Falling from the Ceiling — Here’s How to Keep Snakes Away

Discover the story of Callie Phillips, a Montana mom who watches up to eight snakes a day drop from the foundation of her home into her basement in a viral nightmare. Imagine you’ve just moved into a ...
Forbes

Inside The World’s Largest Snake Gathering—Why Over 75,000 Snakes Swarm Narcisse Every Year

Watching thousands of snakes writhing together may not be for everybody, but at the Narcisse Snake Dens, it is the ultimate springtime spectacle. For decades, snakes were believed to be solitary ...
Forbes

Meet The Snake That Can Survive Being Frozen Solid — A Herpetologist Explains

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This ...
Columbus Dispatch

These 5 Ohio lakes are the most snake-infested waters in the state. See the full list

Lakes all across Ohio are home to thriving snake populations, including lakes near Cincinnati and Youngstown. Ohio is home to more than 20 snake species, but only three are venomous. The majority of ...