Snake Identification

reptiles

Garter snakes are small, diurnal colubrids found across North America and into Central America, and they are most often identified by contrasting stripes, longitudinal lines, an...

wildlife

Texas hosts one of the most diverse snake faunas in North America, with species distributed across deserts, coastal plains, pineywoods, and urban edges. This guide delivers a fa...

Animals & Wildlife

South Florida’s mix of wetlands, urban edges, and agricultural landscapes supports a diverse snake community. This guide helps you recognize common species, distinguish harmle...

reptiles

The term brown water snake commonly refers to several species often found near water, and the question of whether they are poisonous is frequently asked. In most contexts, these...

Wildlife & Reptiles

Across Texas, from the Pineywoods to the Trans-Pecos, more than 100 snake species exist, yet only a small fraction pose serious danger to people. This snake-focused resource org...

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

A red to black snake typically refers to any snake displaying a transition from reddish or orange hues near the head to darker black or near-black toward the tail. These pattern...

Wildlife & Pest Education

In Florida, the phrase long black snake most often refers to a few widespread, nonvenomous colubrids such as the black rat snake (Pantherophis alleghaniensis) and the southern b...

wildlife

The common garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis) is Tennessee’s most frequently encountered native snake, found across nearly all habitats from backyards to forest edges. In Tenn...

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...