But what about snakes ... of snake species common to the metro-east and St. Louis region are nonvenomous, including the black rat snake, the ring-necked snake and the Eastern garter snake ...

There are more than 2,900 species of snakes, with 140 species known in the United States. One species commonly found in the U.S. is the Thamnophis sirtalis, or the common garter snake, also known ...

An eastern fox snake at Anita Purves Nature Center in Urbana. These snakes are native to Illinois and can be found in Champaign County. A Lunar New Year flyer at the Anita Purves Nature Center in ...

It’s not always easy getting the average person obsessed with snakes. But some enthusiasts want to change that — like Michael ...

Growing up in the South, I instantly thought it was a cottonmouth, which is a poisonous snake. However, while doing my research on native central Illinois snakes, I concluded it was a common ...

Roads get closed for a variety of reasons, including construction and public events, but one road in Illinois ... to ensure that snakes don’t get run over. Also known as Snake Road, Forest ...

Michigan has 18 snake species, most of which are harmless and beneficial to the ecosystem. Five common Michigan snakes ...

These snakes' appearance and habits are unlike those of any other garter snake you might encounter. But the odds of encountering one aren't good: Unlike garter snakes that frequent backyard gardens ...

Where do timber rattlesnakes and other species hide out in Illinois winters ... But what about snakes? You’re unlikely to see a snake sunbathing this time of year, but even one day of warmer ...