Reptile Safety

reptiles

A black snake with a red spot on the head describes a snake that is predominantly dark in body coloration, often black or very dark brown, with a distinct red or reddish-orange...

reptiles

In Indiana, the phrase black water snake usually refers to nonvenomous colubrids of the genus Nerodia that inhabit freshwater wetlands, rivers, and streams. These snakes are oft...

fauna

Across the southern United States, snakes play a vital ecological role as predators of rodents, insects, and other small animals. Understanding snakes of the south begins with r...

Relationships

At first glance, alligators and crocodiles can seem similar: large, long-snouted, semi-aquatic reptiles that inspire caution and fascination. Yet they belong to different biolog...

Herpetology & Reptile Safety

If you see a black snake with yellow spots in Texas, the most important first step is to stay calm and keep your distance. Many snakes commonly called "black snakes" belong to d...