Mating season is here for one of Ohio’s most abundant snakes. According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, as ...

The Ohio Field Guide calls the snake "stout" and puts its length between ... According to Ohio State, the species is threatened by its grassy habitat turning into forests as well as invasive ...

Lake Erie water snakes, once endangered but now recovering ... Spring and summer bring wildflower displays that carpet the ground in colors, including some species found nowhere else in Ohio. Forest ...

There are a number of snake species you might encounter in the Ohio River, depending on where you are exploring.

Granted, a bite from any of the state’s 37 nonvenomous snake species could be nasty, but it won’t be nearly as dangerous as one from one of the six venomous species found in the Sunshine State.

Seeing more swarms of flies than usual? You're likely not alone. Midges, a common tiny fly species, emerged from Lake Erie ...

Every year, The News & Observer informs readers about how to identify the venomous snakes and what to do if one bites you — or your pet. Experts repeat the same advice about interacting with ...

which is the most common of the three rattlesnake species in North Carolina. Eastern kingsnakes can eat a variety of animals, including copperheads and other venomous snakes. Janet Blackmon Morgan ...

King snakes are immune to certain venoms, preying on other snakes, including venomous species. These differences highlight their unique adaptations within diverse North American habitats.

“A lot of our snake species, when they feel threatened or scared, they have the ability to flatten their head, make it wider and make it more of a triangle shape.” Not very likely, Hopkins said.

Major primary care provider Central Ohio Primary Care is now charging fees for certain messages sent via patient portals like MyChart. These fees, often applied to messages requiring medical ...