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Idaho poisoned Snake River for invasive mussels. Was it worth ‘heartbreaking’ loss?

The invasive quagga mussels found in an Idaho river in 2023 were microscopic. But to state officials, their presence was ...

DJ, Elon’s ‘snake’, MAGA henchman: Who is Sergio Gor – Trump's pick to be US Ambassador to India?

Explore the appointment of Sergio Gor as Trump's pick for US Ambassador to India, and the implications for US-India relations ...

Hiker made fatal mistake when encountering venomous snake, officials believe

A hiker suffered a fatal snake bite in Tennessee after picking up a Timber rattlesnake near the beginning of a trail in ...

These 8 SC lakes are the most snake infested in the state

Lakes, World Atlas says, are prime hunting and breeding grounds for snakes. Among the venomous species, cottonmouth and ...

Some Snake River parks in WA to reopen this fall. More next summer

Parks and recreation sites closed this summer after about 50 Corps employees resigned through voluntary layoffs offered by ...

Florida wildlife commission seeks rare rainbow snake sighting, last seen in 2020

The elusive rainbow snake is a nonvenomous species, whose population has declined in recent decades, according to the ...

Here’s what to know if you encounter a snake in the Bay Area

An animal expert says 18 types of snakes are found in the region, but only one — the rattlesnake — is dangerous to humans.

Have You Seen This Rare Rainbow Snake? Florida Wants to Know

The rare, nonvenomous snake hasn’t been spotted since 2020, and officials are asking the public to keep an eye open for them.

I founded a longevity startup. Here's how to discern real programs from snake oil.

Dugal Bain-Kim founded Lifeforce, a longevity startup, in 2021. Bain-Kim says it's the largest program in the US.

After deadly snake bite in Tennessee, here’s what to know about Alabama’s snakes

A hiker in Tennessee died after being bitten by a timber rattlesnake bringing awareness to snakes in the South. Here's what ...