Fall’s chill is gently rolling in, and some of us are recovering our scarves and coats from storage. As the jackets come out, are the snakes staying in? We’re especially interested in learning about ...

Yes, gopher snakes are big – just like the one in the photograph – and it can be startling to see one slithering along as you paddle a canoe or take a refreshing dip on a hot day. Rest assured, ...

Guess which snake species you’re most likely to encounter in the Inland Northwest? Hint: It’s not the western rattlesnake. Not even close. Chances are, you called it a “garden snake” when you were a ...

Most snake encounters are not the dramatic, slow-motion kind people imagine. They are quick, close, and messy. You step...