Encountering a garden snake is often a sign of a healthy ecosystem, with many species being harmless and beneficial pest controllers. From the distinctive grass snake to the legless lizard slow worm, ...

A python slithering in the grass - Melissa Ross/Getty Images Seeing a snake in the yard is unsettling, despite their beneficial role in the environment, which includes effective rodent control. While ...

With the arrival of warm weather, it is likely that gardeners and yard workers may soon come into contact with snakes. I am writing this week’s column on behalf of the snakes and asking that you who ...

Q: I found a small brown snake during my garden clean-up. Should I start earlier next year, when it’s colder, so I don’t run into more surprises? A: I advocate for welcoming harmless snakes into the ...

As if black bears strolling through your neighborhood weren't enough, now you might want to check your basement for snakes. Just a quick search on social media offers visual proof that slithery ...

Whether you’re frightened or fascinated by them, snakes have important roles in your garden, eating insects and keeping mice, vole, and rabbit populations in check. They also serve as prey for other ...