How to keep snakes out without killing them: The habitat tweak list that actually worksSnakes visit properties seeking shelter and food. Experts advise homeowners to remove brush piles, wood, rocks, and dense vegetation. These...
12 May, 2026, 06.55 PM IST
Found Tiny White Balls in Mulch? Here’s Why Experts Say Don’t Touch Them YetUnusual white, soft objects in mulch may not be snake eggs, as many backyard creatures leave similar traces. Reptile eggs, unlike bird eggs...
09 May, 2026, 06.16 PM IST
Why “Clean” Yards Still Bring Snakes Closer to Your HouseSnakes are drawn to areas near homes due to readily available food sources like rodents, often attracted by bird feeders or pet food. They ...
28 Apr, 2026, 07.16 PM IST
8 Snakes Commonly Found in American BackyardsGardens in America host common, harmless snakes. These creatures are often small and ground-dwelling. Identifying them proves challenging a...
28 Apr, 2026, 07.14 PM IST
Why Killing a Snake in Your Yard May Make the Problem WorseExperts advise against killing snakes, warning it increases bite risks and fails to deter future appearances. Instead, homeowners should fo...
24 Apr, 2026, 05.12 PM IST
Some Animals Don’t Run From Snakes; They’ve Evolved to Survive the BiteAnimals are evolving diverse strategies to survive encounters with venomous snakes, moving beyond simple avoidance. Mammals like honey badg...
23 Mar, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
This Popular Garden Plant Could Quietly Turn Your Yard Into a Snake MagnetHome gardens can unintentionally attract snakes by providing food and shelter. Plants like lemongrass, ivy, and fruit-bearing varieties cre...
12 Mar, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
Scientists found snake cannibalism in over 200 species, and it’s more common than you thinkScientists now understand snake cannibalism is a common survival strategy. Previously thought rare, new research reveals it occurs across h...
04 Feb, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
Lunar New Year 2025: Traditions, Foods, and Festivities Around the World; here's all about itLunar New Year 2025: Lunar New Year 2025 begins on January 29, celebrating the Year of the Wood Snake. Marked by family reunions, vibrant t...
31 Dec, 2024, 01.37 AM IST
Meet Vasuki Indicus: Ancient snake in India that may have weighed a ton and measured longer than a school busVasuki, the ancient big snake from India, was a slow-moving ambush predator that subdued prey through constriction. It lived 47 million yea...
19 Apr, 2024, 04.35 PM IST
Rare parasite lived in woman's eye for two years after consuming crocodile meatA woman in Congo harbored a rare parasite in her eye for two years after consuming crocodile meat. The parasite, Armillifer grandis, typica...
12 Apr, 2024, 05.09 PM IST
Longest ever 19-foot Burmese python caught in South Florida raises concernsThe capture of this enormous Burmese python has raised concerns about these invasive species in Florida. While efforts to combat the prolif...
13 Jul, 2023, 05.10 PM IST
Chennai, Madurai, Coimbatore airports on alert after seizure of exotic snakesExtra vigil is in place in airports across Tamil Nadu after the seizure of the exotic animals at the Chennai airport
30 Apr, 2023, 04.26 PM IST
Telangana: Invisible killer stalking Maoists, several top guns fall to Covid-19Though vector-borne chikungunya, dengue and malaria had claimed several lives of left-wing extremists operating from the jungles, the deadl...
27 Jun, 2021, 10.09 AM IST
- Swamp eel is a fish that looks and behaves more like a snake
This fish prefers to slink its way through mud rather than swim in the streams like other freshwater variety.
06 Apr, 2015, 04.39 AM IST
European Union liquor consignment held up at airportsThe Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) recently notified new norms that require bottlers to disclose ingredients used in ...
26 Jun, 2014, 11.06 AM IST
King Cobra faces loss of habitatThe King Cobra, world's longest venomous snake found predominantly in Indian rain forests, are increasingly threatened due to loss of habit...
29 Jun, 2012, 01.45 PM IST