Snakes can't throw up. The serpents have no gag reflex, so if a bit of food gets stuck in their throat, they can suffocate and die, Kathie Brennan explained to a group of children and their parents ...

LIMA — Youngsters age 3-5 and their adult companions are invited to learn about snakes during sessions sponsored by the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District and hosted by the McElroy ...

Garter snakes can survive being frozen solid for hours. Here’s how evolution, biochemistry and behavior have allowed them to ...

Scientists undertook the first comprehensive assessment of how often snakes eat their own, uncovering reports of the behavior ...

As Michigan's weather warms up in the coming days, some of its cold-blooded residents will be slithering out of their winter hibernation spots. Experts say don't be startled or fearful, most Michigan ...

Hall is the author of Slither: How Nature’s Most Maligned Creatures Illuminate Our World Hall is the author of Slither: How Nature’s Most Maligned Creatures Illuminate Our World During my childhood in ...

A new research project is working to help us better understand snakes, using new technology. Their slithery and elusive behaviors have traditionally made them hard to study in nature. Some people are ...

JOPLIN, Mo. — What reptiles are in that water? An upcoming virtual program from the Missouri Department of Conservation aims to educate participants on the diverse wildlife found in Missouri’s ...

Around Kentucky, a fascinating world often misunderstood by many unfolds — the world of snakes. Despite their infamous reputation, these creatures are far more complex and essential to the state’s ...

Mercer Arboretum officials want people to know snakes need not be feared. "We want to educate the public about snakes because they are a misunderstood part of our environment," said Greg Harmison, ...

When it comes to things people are afraid of in the outdoors, venomous snakes top many fright lists. While it’s true people should always give venomous snakes space, it’s equally true that some of the ...