A threatened species of aquatic garter snake is getting approximately 447 miles of protected habitat in Arizona and New Mexico under a new rule published in the Federal Register on Thursday. The ...

A Wyoming herpetologist says the state’s 14 snake species and subspecies have some rarely seen varieties. One snake looks ...

If you live anywhere in North America, chances are you've seen a garter snake (sometimes referred to as a garden snake) slithering past. For many, such a sight might cause a flinch or scream or; for a ...

Iowa has 28 species of snakes, five of which are venomous. Snakes form a key part of the ecosystems they inhabit, helping to keep populations of mice, squirrels, other small animals and even insects ...

PHOENIX — A threatened species for nearly a decade, the narrow-headed garter snake is getting new life and help from scientists at the Phoenix Zoo. Tara Harris, director of conservation and science at ...

Oases in the desert, Southwestern streams are among the most delicate ecosystems on the planet. In these shallow, ephemeral waters, species like the Mexican garter snake once carved out a precarious ...

DESCRIPTION: Adults of the species are considered medium-sized garter snakes, reaching about 18 to 40 inches long with a maximum length of one meter. They range in color from olive or olive brown to ...

On one of those unseasonably cool days this month, I ventured out to remove the cover off my large compost pile and discovered a surprise underneath the tarp. As I pulled back the edges to expose the ...

Garter snakes and water snakes often engage in tense standoffs over territory and resources in North American wetlands. These ...

Watch garter and water snakes resolve conflict without fighting and learn why most snakes avoid unnecessary battles.

Imagine you’re hiking your favorite trail through the montane shrublands and hear a small rustle in the vegetation by your feet. You immediately freeze in your tracks and concentrate on the ground ...