Your backyard is part of a hidden ecosystem—and snakes are often right in the middle of it. From common garter snakes and ...

Encountering a snake in your yard may cause some alarm, particularly if you are not sure whether you are in danger or not. In the United States, several types of snakes live alongside people without ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Snakes are a common sight across Alabama, inhabiting forest trails and backyard gardens alike, especially as temperatures rise.

Most backyard snakes want nothing to do with people. They spend their time hiding, hunting, and helping control the small animals and pests that can cause trouble in a garden. That quiet role is one ...