8 fascinating things you probably didn't know about the rat snakeDiscover the surprising intelligence and ecological importance of rat snakes, America's original pest control. These non-venomous constrict...
13 May, 2026, 01.38 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 Some U.S. Snakes Stay Active After DarkSnakes are not strictly day or night hunters. Their activity depends on warmth, food, and safety. In some areas, snakes hunt at night to fi...
27 Apr, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
What Snake Holes in Your Yard Actually Look Like, And Which Ones to Worry AboutSnakes do not dig their own burrows, instead utilizing tunnels made by other animals. Identifying these "borrowed homes" involves looking f...
27 Apr, 2026, 05.42 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
"You recorded the video for fame": Sonu Sood’s barehanded snake rescue sparks mixed reactions; watch viral videoActor Sonu Sood recently rescued a rat snake in Mumbai. He carefully caught the snake and released it into a nearby forest. Sood emphasized...
21 Jul, 2025, 11.38 AM IST
World Snake Day: Why you should be extra careful during rainy season and how to stay safeWorld Snake Day 2024 (Google Trends): Snake Day, observed on July 16, educates the public about snakes' ecological roles, dispels myths, an...
16 Jul, 2024, 11.00 AM IST
Gardening can be rewarding & good for well-being, but there are 4 dangers lurking in your backyardGardening can be hazardous to your health and the health of others if you're not careful. Emergency room consultant, Andy Lockey, cautions ...
31 May, 2023, 06.06 PM IST
A fifth of world's reptile species deemed threatened with extinctionMany reptiles are being pushed to the brink, the researchers said, by factors similarly imperiling the world's other land vertebrates - amp...
27 Apr, 2022, 08.53 PM IST
As monsson starts, training sessions help Bengaluru residents in handling snakes" We regularly send notes via internal mailers and our staff is familiarised with the procedure of dealing with them," said a resident of C...
15 Jun, 2016, 10.44 AM IST
Nesting season of snakes begin in Bhitarkanika national park03 Jun, 2016, 02.13 PM IST
- Green revival - Snakes last seen in 1940s found at Yamuna bio park
Creepy-crawlies best avoided by most have been enchanting a team of scientists at Yamuna Biodiversity Park.
18 Jul, 2015, 09.49 AM IST
- Eight new species of snakes discovered in Chhattisgarh
Eight new species of snakes were discovered in a survey conducted for the first time in four districts of Chhattisgarh by forest department...
31 May, 2014, 12.48 PM IST
- New snake species found in 4 districts
Eight new species of snakes were discovered in a survey conducted for the first time in four districts of Chhattisgarh by forest department...
31 May, 2014, 10.14 AM IST
- Over 70 snakes, turtles and birds rescued from rain
The animal welfare NGO, Plants and Animals Welfare Society (PAWS), has rescued around 44 birds and over 30 snakes, turtles and other animal...
26 Jun, 2013, 02.17 AM IST
- Rare Eurasian Owl rescued, released
The owl was first sighted by Rakesh, an animal lover, in crowded Mahal area on July 23. The owl looked sluggish and some crows were harassi...
27 Jul, 2012, 07.48 PM IST
- North America under pythons threat
Climate researchers have suggested that pythons could soon spread out to new parts of North America, due to global warming.
25 Feb, 2008, 01.54 PM IST