One of the most common snakes throughout North and Central America, garter snakes (Thamnophis) are skilled hunters that feed ...

"She is terrified of snakes and looking for natural ... snake found in a toaster in Macoupin County, Illinois. Photo of the plains garter snake found in a toaster in Macoupin County, Illinois.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Especially in the United States, most snakes are non-venomous. In fact, according to the Internet Center for Wildlife Damage Management, it’s estimated that over 90% of the snake species found ...