Why was the adder going for prey so much bigger than itself? Turns out, it was likely in need of a hefty meal. “The female ...

Snakes (Serpentes) live almost everywhere on Earth, except the polar regions, which are too cold for these cold-blooded ...

From our skies, to the mountains, and open fields, Montana's wildlife ensure a vibrant and healthy environment.As predators ...

“One interesting thing is copperheads really like to eat cicadas ... queensnakes or garter snakes, neither of which are venomous. Wood piles, rock walls and similar debris. Feeders that can draw small ...

Garter snakes, however, are a gardener’s friend and are harmless to humans. They do, however, eat pests that wreak havoc in a garden — from slugs to small rodents, such as tick-invested mice.

Massasaugas eat small mammals such as voles, moles, jumping mice and shrews, but also will consume other snakes, and occasionally birds and frogs. Animals that prey on the snakes include hawks ...

Cottonmouths eat koi fish, rodents, and frogs, but will also hunt and consume other snakes, even members of their own species. Hunting techniques include active pursuit and ambush for catching prey.

With 30 known species, Virginia’s official state snake is the eastern garter snake. It’s widespread and survives well in human-disturbed habitats. Snake-People Interactions ...