Q: I found this snake in my wife’s flower bed, where chipmunks are digging holes that dry out the roots. My question: Do snakes burp? — Robert Reeves, Madison A: That’s a fine fat fellow you have. The ...

How do snakes manage to swallow and digest animals that are bigger than their heads? Unlike humans and many other animals, snakes don’t chew their food. They swallow their prey whole, which can ...

In much of the eastern United States, it’s not uncommon to spot a snake slithering through the leaves, crossing a trail, or hiding near your shed. But knowing whether that snake is venomous or ...

This week’s featured creature is fairly common, and it isn’t uncommon for it to venture into residential yards. And because of that, the western rat snake has probably met the business end of a shovel ...

We wanted to find out more about snakes and, in particular, two of the most common you could encounter, including the black rat snake and copperheads. It’s that time of year again for all things ...