A yard with flowery trees and green bushes - Dejavu Designs/Getty Images Your yard is alive with wild animals. From sing-song birds to mischievous squirrels to — snakes? That's right: snakes are ...

Your yard is alive with wild animals. From sing-song birds to mischievous squirrels to — snakes? That's right: snakes are common backyard guests, though their clandestine nature can make it a bit hard ...

Personally, I love snakes, but many people can't say the same. Whether you like them or not, they play a beneficial role in your garden's ecosystem (if you want to keep your plants, anyway). This ...

Not every creepy crawler is your enemy. This "scary" garden nuisance might look like trouble, but it's actually one of your best backyard allies.

If you are anything like me, you might have a strange love-hate relationship with snakes. On spying one in the yard, you might scream, recoil and dash for the door (which is totally fine, of course), ...

My niece Angie and I were sitting on my deck when she calmly asked, “Is that a stick or snake in your shrub?” Sure enough a large garter snake was just hanging out in the branches sunning itself. They ...

As snakes grow more active before winter, sightings rise. Learn why it happens, how to react calmly, and how to keep them ...

Snakes are fascinating yet potentially alarming visitors to residential gardens. Many homeowners may not realise that certain trees, shrubs, and plants can unintentionally attract snakes by offering ...