Your yard is alive with wild animals. From sing-song birds to mischievous squirrels to — snakes? That's right: snakes are common backyard guests, though their clandestine nature can make it a bit hard ...

Garden snakes have important roles in your landscape, eating insects and invertebrates such as slugs and providing food for birds of prey such as hawks and owls. You may see them occasionally during ...

Personally, I love snakes, but many people can't say the same. Whether you like them or not, they play a beneficial role in your garden's ecosystem (if you want to keep your plants, anyway). This ...

Signs of snakes include small rounded holes, shed skins, droppings, and trails winding in the soil. Watch for changes in pet behavior or a drop in wildlife, since snakes follow prey like mice and ...

Q: I found a small brown snake during my garden clean-up. Should I start earlier next year, when it’s colder, so I don’t run into more surprises? A: I advocate for welcoming harmless snakes into the ...

Whether you’re frightened or fascinated by them, snakes have important roles in your garden, eating insects and keeping mice, vole, and rabbit populations in check. They also serve as prey for other ...

ROCK HILL — Faintly, South Carolinians may hear the random crack of an egg if they're outdoors this fall. What comes out of the egg will slither. "Most U.S. snakes are born in August and September ...

Snakes are one of the biggest issues that most people face in their gardens. These are poisonous and are a threat for humans. A snake slithering across your lawn can send shivers down the spine of ...