December 10, 2024 • West Texas is rich in reptiles, and the western hognose snake is one of the region's stars. Its calling card is its shovel-like face, but the snake – which poses no threat ...

Here’s how to navigate spring in Texas, when snakes are most active in the wild, reduce the risk of bites, and know what to do if you encounter a venomous snake. How many venomous snakes are in ...

Here’s how to navigate spring in Texas, when snakes are most active in the wild, reduce the risk of bites, and know what to do if you encounter a venomous snake. How many venomous snakes are in Texas?

As temperatures warm up and summer days approach, snakes are emerging from their dens after sheltering from the cold winter ...

Springtime in Texas brings warmer temperatures, blooming wildflowers — and more active snakes. As these reptiles emerge from brumation — a state similar to hibernation in mammals — the ...

Snakes are slithering out of their dens to bask in the sunshine and to hunt for prey like rodents. "We're going to have more ...

Snakes often get a bad rap. While they're often misunderstood as aggressive, many experts will tell you they are not naturally hostile and don't seek to chase or attack. Instead, they are ...