Snakes are legless, slithering reptiles that can be found worldwide, except in Antarctica. There are more than 2,900 species of snakes, with 140 species known in the United States. One species ...

Delaware is home to 19 species of snakes, according to state herpetologist Nate Nazdrowicz, and they're mostly harmless. ...

A 12-year-old Williamsburg student has charmed the General Assembly into naming the Eastern Garter Snake as Virginia’s official snake. If Gov. Terry McAuliffe adds his signature to the bill, this ...

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Snakes are common around certain Delaware lakes and ponds. Learn where sightings are frequent and what visitors should watch for.

The Virginia Senate voted Thursday to make the Eastern garter snake the official state reptile after one lawmaker made a spirited push for the timber rattlesnake. Humorous debate ensued. When it comes ...

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The bitter cold, post-holiday let down, or maybe the reality that winter is truly here, has me thinking about my reptile friends, deep underground in hibernation, hopefully safe from the winters’ deep ...

RICHMOND - The Virginia General Assembly has approved making the eastern garter snake the official state snake. The Senate gave final approval to legislation Thursday that would designate the eastern ...

New York state is home to three venomous snake species: the timber rattlesnake, Eastern massasauga, and Northern copperhead. Here's where you'll find them.