While 26 snake species slither about in the Buckeye State, they are largely out of sight and mind. That’s probably a good thing to many people, as ophidiophobia (human fear of snakes) is quite common.

The nonvenomous eastern indigo snake has a diet that includes rattlesnakes and other reptiles Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013. Her work has ...

Rohit Giri uses photographs to capture the audience’s attention and share his knowledge of snakes. Unlike those who recoil from the sight of venomous snakes, Rohit Giri thinks these increasingly ...

Those that choose to migrate are taking the route of going somewhere else, someplace where this difficult season is not as severe, mostly further to the south. The most obvious ones to use this method ...

Morgan Wyatt has words of wisdom for anyone who stumbles upon Mr. No Shoulders. "If you see a snake there are only three words to remember: Leave. It. Alone." That's one of many tips and facts that ...

BLUE SPRINGS, Missouri (KMBC) — A two-headed snake named Tiger-Lily is the latest attraction at the Burr Oak Woods Nature Center in Blue Springs. The snake, named Tiger-Lily, is nearly 7 years old.

I found this snake skin stretched across a piece of birch bark in my wood pile. Credit: Photo by Bill Danielson It was a Sunday and a big storm was on the way. The morning was fairly calm, but clouds ...

Dense growth and a cozy, prey-filled habitat make these grasses a dream for snakes — great for nature, not so great for ...

Snake fungal disease (SFD) and related reptile mycoses represent an emerging threat to both wild and captive reptile populations. These conditions are caused primarily by fungal pathogens such as ...

The rivalry between snakes and mongooses has fascinated scientists and nature lovers for many years. Over millions of years, both animals have adapted to survive and compete with each other. Mongooses ...

Behold, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing will injure you. − Luke 10:19 While 26 snake species slither about in the ...

Oct. 21—By the time we reach this date in October, local wildlife are preparing for the impending winter. Those that have been living here will need to deal with the cold season. There are basically ...