RSPCA issues nationwide alert as escaped snakes 'on the loose'

Britain's largest animal welfare charity has warned that people should stay on alert during the summer months for snakes that have broken free and gone for a wander across the nation. The nationwide alert comes after the RSPCA responded to reports of a …

Worcester-area snakes doing snake things

Christine Sparks Special to Worcester Magazine Christine Sparks shared a photo of a garter snake taken in June 2024 at Nick's Woods, one of the parcels in the Greater Worcester Land Trust.Provided By Christine SparksChristine Sparks shared a photo of a …

UK hot weather sparks a surge in 'runaway snakes' as reptiles break free from home

Brits have been warned to beware of a surge in escaped snakes this summer. The RSPCA said they were seeing an increasing number of reptiles breaking free from their homes. The data, to mark National Snake Day today, revealed snake incident reports peak in …

In the Jeffrey Epstein pit of venomous MAGA snakes, here’s which serpent will come out alive

Jeffrey Epstein wasn’t just a snake. He was sinister. He slithered his way through the corridors of power, and academia, and he wrapped himself in privilege. Epstein got away with crimes for years so hideous and heinous. His legacy is a verifiable black …

Naag Panchami 2025: The Sacred Reason Hindus Worship Snakes

In places where live snakes are not brought, people worship snake idols made of clay, stone, or metal. In Maharashtra and parts of Karnataka, snake images are drawn on doors and walls using a special kind of red mud and worshipped with devotion. In South …

Plots with overgrown shrubs also den of snakes & insects, say locals

Florida python hunt: How to identify snakes and stay safe

Hunters and adventurers alike are gearing up for the Python Challenge, a 10-day event emphasizing safety for both hunters and the surrounding species. Amy Siewe, a seasoned python huntress, shared crucial safety tips for participants. "The problem …

Dealing with snakes in Sydney? Here's when to call a snake catcher

In Sydney, snake activity increases from September to April. During this time, snakes become more active as they search for food, mates and suitable shelter. It's not uncommon for snakes to enter residential areas, especially those bordering bushland, …

Meet the North Texas woman helping to wrangle and relocate local snakes

Miracle Bennett, a DeSoto resident, has a long love affair with snakes and is on a mission to keep more of them alive with free relocation and education. DESOTO, Texas — Her name tells the tale of what she works around North Texas: Miracle. Miracle Bennett …

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

If you're heading to one of Georgia’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 and …