Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Getty Images Whether you’re frightened or fascinated by them, snakes have important roles in your garden, eating insects and ...

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 ...

A python slithering in the grass - Melissa Ross/Getty Images Seeing a snake in the yard is unsettling, despite their beneficial role in the environment, which includes effective rodent control. While ...

If you suffer from ophidiophobia (fear of snakes), you probably won't welcome the news that the slithery creatures may be living in your garden. Your first instinct may be to run when you see one of ...

Boasting more than 80 distinct ecosystems, Florida is a biodiversity hot spot. More than 4,000 animal species, in fact, are native to the Sunshine State. As the weather heats up, a growing number of ...

Here’s how to discourage snakes from hanging out in your yard. Whether you’re frightened or fascinated by them, snakes have important roles in your garden, eating insects and keeping mice, vole, and ...

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 ...