Newly emerged in early May, an eastern milk snake, dressed in a spectacular pattern of gray, black and rust, stretched its 4-foot body across the limestone ledge in the early morning sun, basking for ...

Walking down my road on an early June afternoon several years ago, I spotted a snake attempting to cross into the underbrush. Covered in colorful splotches, it quickly slithered across the pavement ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Of the six species of snakes found on Staten Island, only the eastern milk snake dispatches its prey by constriction. The other five native snakes use the simple grab-and-hold ...

Beyond the typical browns and greens, a world of vibrant snakes exists, adorned with striking colors and patterns. From the iridescent scales of the Rainbow Boa to the dazzling hues of the San ...