New York lakes are witnessing increased snake sightings. Climate change and habitat expansion contribute to this rise. Echo ...

Michigan has 18 snake species, most of which are harmless and beneficial to the ecosystem. Five common Michigan snakes ...

Only three venomous snakes live in the wild in New York: the timber rattlesnake, the Eastern massasauga and the Northern ...

Venomous eastern massasauga rattlesnakes are captured in what’s called a “blitz style” field survey, then are carefully inspected by scientists and returned to the exact spot they were found ...

The Eastern massasauga rattlesnake is Michigan's only venomous snake, and it's rarely seen. Michigan's snakes are are beneficial to the ecosystem and tend to avoid humans if possible. While ...

The law enforcement division of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation recently received a call ...

Eastern massasauga rattlesnake is Michigan%27s only venomous snake Bite caused Caylee%27s hand%2C wrist to swell The snakes are species of special concern in Michigan%2C and it%27s illegal to kill ...

A sweeping look at the vanishing American prairie and two crime novels set in Minnesota are this week’s offerings to our ...

Midget faded rattlesnakes are more common in western Colorado counties, while Massasauga rattlesnakes inhabit eastern counties. Each of these variations has a few characteristics in common — a ...

Completely black specimens are not all that rare in some areas.Video below: Timber rattlesnake survey in Clearfield CountyEastern massasaugaThe eastern massasauga is on Pennsylvania's List of ...