It was a Sunday and a big storm was on the way. The morning was fairly calm, but clouds had moved in and there wasn’t much ...

Discover how a winter woodpile becomes a haven for garter snakes, revealing fascinating insights into their habits and nature's resilience.

These snakes' appearance and habits are unlike those of any other garter snake you might encounter. But the odds of encountering one aren't good: Unlike garter snakes that frequent backyard gardens ...

This long snake can grow over 6 feet long and is easily confused with the eastern garter snake. Rat snakes are slightly more ...

Fortunately, in 2011 the Center reached a landmark agreement with the Service compelling it to move forward on protections for this snake, plus 756 other species that couldn't wait for protection ...