Terrarium with Most Dangerous, Poisonous Snakes Attracts Tourists in Mineralni Bani

Along with its healing hot springs, Mineralni Bani Municipality in Haskovo Region also attracts tourists with a terrarium of exotic reptile species, herpetologist Georgi Rusev, who takes care of the inhabitants of the terrarium, told BTA on Thursday. He …

Which Illinois snakes are venomous? See where they live…

Summer vacation typically involves plans of camping, hiking, tubing and more, meaning some Illinois residents may come face-to-face with creatures they're not used to – such as snakes. Though your instinct may be to fear them, very few of the state…

RSPCA warning over snakes on the loose in the West Midlands as rise expected

The RSPCA says the West Midlands could see a rise in pet snakes on the loose this summer. Last year, the region recorded some of the highest cases of snake escapes in the UK. The charity says it's expecting snake-related incidents to rise again this …

Mississippi woman nurses injured snakes back to their best snake lives

Wildlife rehabilitator Carrie Moyers specializes in the care and recovery of injured snakes. Snakes often sustain injuries from sticky traps, cat attacks, and occasionally even birds of prey. Rehabilitating snakes presents unique challenges due to their …

Why do snakes shed their skin: Understanding snake shedding and reasons behind it

Snakes are interesting reptiles that have a special ability to shed their skin regularly. This process, called ecdysis, is important for their growth and health. Unlike humans, snakes cannot grow bigger without getting rid of their old skin because their …

Headed to the lake? These California spots are crawling with snakes

If you're heading to one of California’s lakes this summer, keep your eyes open: Some are packed with snakes. A new report from World Atlas lists the most snake-infested lakes in the state, and while many of the snakes are harmless, some are venomous …

Louisiana has 7 venomous snakes. Here's how to identify them, what to do if you find them.

Seven venomous snakes call Louisiana home, including coral snakes, cottonmouths, rattlesnakes and copperheads.  According to the Centers for Disease Control, 7,000 to 8,000 people get bitten by venomous snakes each year in the U.S., with about five of …

‘They’re free pest control’: Wildlife Center of Va. explains benefits of snakes

HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - July 16 is World Snake Day, which can be used as a time to recognize the impact one of the most recognizable reptiles on the planet has in the community. Connor Gillespie, director of outreach for the Wildlife Center of Virginia, …

Fact Finders: What do you need to know about snakes during lake season?

Snakes alive!

Staff photos / Bob Coupland A group of children sit in a row with their legs extended as Ed Komara, a wildlife educator with Komara Outdoors of Youngstown, places an albino boa constrictor from Asia on them during the reptile show Wednesday at the …