Snakes may nest in your garden more often than you think. This guide will help you to understand what kind of snake is ...

Readers ask about snakes in their homes and gardens. Learn to identify common snakes like ratsnakes and watersnakes.

Of course, with around 120 snake species in North America and more than 50 in the U.S. alone, it can be tricky to know how to identify all of them. Narrowing the list down to those that are actually ...

As the weather warms up, snakes start to stir. It seems they leave their hiding spots and hibernation sites to explore.

A nest of snake eggs on the ground - Ton Ponchai/Shutterstock Deweeding your garden only to find a cluster of snake eggs may sound like a gardener's nightmare, but it doesn't have to be a scary ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- It’s one thing to see a snake outside, but it’s a completely different story when it’s slithering across your hardwoods while you’re watching television at night. A South Charlotte ...

In North Carolina, there’s a lot of buzz around copperheads. Every year, The News & Observer informs readers about how to identify the venomous snakes and what to do if one bites you — or your pet.

Learn why common snake repellents don't work and how to identify a Cope's gray treefrog, including its toxic secretions.

North Carolina is home to six species of venomous snakes — but you’re most likely to encounter just one of them. Copperheads ...

What's the scariest thing that could happen in your bathroom? Do you worry about running out of toilet paper or spilling toothpaste all over the sink? What about a snake slithering out of your toilet?