Snakes are a hallmark of healthy habitats. And throughout the country, most habitats have more snakes present in early fall ...

Finding a snake in your backyard can be startling, but not all snakes are creatures to fear. Many species are non-venomous ...

One common local species is the Eastern garter snake, which is often found in yards and gardens. Another is the western or black ratsnake — some people find this species scary because they are ...

Garter snakes are native to Nevada and the West. The snakes may hibernate in winter, and if they do, they typically emerge in early spring or late winter. There are multiple species that live in our ...