There are several gopher snake subspecies that can measure anywhere ... the emission of a foul-smelling substance that mimics dead animals. While the eastern hognose does produce a toxin that ...

Texas A&M AgriLife experts share insights on snake behavior, tips to prevent unnecessary fear of snakes and reduce the risk of a bite.

The snake will eventually be taken to Honolulu, officials said. Native to North America, gopher snakes can grow ... officials said. The animals also “compete with native animals for food and ...

And snake-killing contests are harmful to many species besides snakes. To catch rattlesnakes for the events, hunters too often spray gasoline into gopher tortoise burrows, destroying the burrows and ...