Thinking of a pet snake? Skip the dander and daily walks. We explore the costs, lifespan, and best beginner species for ...

In this post we’re going to examine all the symptoms and treatments that follow after a potent cottonmouth bite. Water moccasins or cottonmouth snakes are venomous reptiles commonly found in the ...

TYLER, Texas — While many people may feel uneasy when they see a snake, reptile experts at the Caldwell Zoo say understanding them is the first step toward respecting their role in nature. Dallas ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Got a rat of an ex? One Texas zoo will help you move on… and benefit wildlife conservation efforts in the meantime. New Braunfels’ Animal World & Snake Farm Zoo has a special Valentine ...

Western diamondback rattlesnakes are common across much of Texas, but the species had never been officially recorded in Denton County until recently. Frank Colacicco / Getty Images/iStockphoto Texas ...

The most dangerous snake in Texas had never been officially documented in Denton County, until one turned up in a suburban garage. The snake’s markings—a bold white-edged diamond pattern down its back ...

Gov. Greg Abbott sent a letter Monday directing Texas state agencies to investigate potential child care funding fraud, following a major Minnesota social services scandal that cost taxpayers millions ...

Following investigations into widespread fraud in Minnesota social services programs, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is directing two state agencies to look for similar fraud in the Lone Star State. The ...

Smith College junior Alex Blaszczyk and sophomore Sarah Gygax carry rocks over to the hibernaculum at the MacLeish Field Station in Whately. Credit: Contributed by Jessica Scranton Sign up for the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Matthew Strausser, the NASA Johnson Space Center's senior biologist for wildlife management, scans the grounds for wildlife at the ...

The Texas Coral Snake (Micrurus tener) represents one of the most visually striking yet dangerous reptiles in the state. Belonging to the same family as cobras and mambas, this elapid snake is ...