Snakes’ metabolisms slow way down in cold weather, Zarlenga said, and they’re at the mercy of the temperatures around them as ...

Red rat snakes are excellent climbers and often hide in rodent burrows or under loose bark. The ring-necked snake (Diadophis punctatus) is a small, secretive species with a bright orange or yellow ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.— In response to a petition and lawsuit from the Center for Biological Diversity, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed today to list the Key ringneck snake and Rim Rock ...