Some herpetologists consider kinking a response to feeling threatened. Others have reported it occurring without apparent ...

Not all snakes are dangerous, but it’s important to know which species you might encounter while swimming in these lakes and ...

Q. In a recent column you said bushmasters are the largest pit vipers in the world. I was told pit vipers have vertical pupils, which is one way to determine ...

Hummel says being bitten by a copperhead felt like a deep wasp sting. His hand immediately swelled up and began to change ...

If you don't want snakes in your garden or live in an area with dangerous species, you may not want to grow this one ...

The most prevalent colors of animals in nature are brown, black, and grey. These colors are important for protection and ...

It’s hard not to be dazzled by the bright yellow butterflies fluttering around the Inland Northwest these days. Not only are they striking in color, but they’re among the biggest butterfly species in ...

After a 39-year career teaching math, San Diegan Carole Kuck found her heart’s calling: spreading joy through art ...

July is one darn tough string of thirty days or so. If it wasn’t for large Georgia watermelons, ripe Rutger tomatoes, an ...

Lyle Memory Gardens is a place for small town respite By Jed Nelson Small towns are built on the backs of those that get the job done. They are built by those who take pride in their community and ...