Invasive Burmese pythons may have met their match – opossums

Researchers are using GPS-wearing opossums to track down the invasive Burmese pythons in Florida. We explain how it's done.

Possums vs. pythons: How Florida’s only marsupial became a weapon against invasive snakes

Docile, furry and cute to some, possums have become an unexpected ally in the effort to slow the invasion of Burmese pythons, ...

8 snakes commonly found in American backyards

Gardens in America host common, harmless snakes. These creatures are often small and ground-dwelling. Identifying them proves ...
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Sunshine Coast snake catcher removes cranky python from kitchen pantry in viral video

A resident on the Sunshine Coast was stunned to find a grumpy carpet python in their kitchen pantry, prompting a safe removal ...

14 Telltale Signs a Snake is Hiding in Your Yard

Finding a snake in your yard can be a bit of a shock. These reptiles are masters of stealth, moving so silently through grass ...

Never Do These 10 Things in Your Yard If You Want to Keep Snakes Away

You walk outside this April, look around your yard, and everything seems perfectly fine. It isn’t. Snake season is already ...
Smithsonian Magazine

How Do Snakes Move Without Legs?

Snakes have adapted to climb trees, leap across hot sand, and even swim through water — all without arms or legs. What’s their secret? Mike Bock This corn snake, shown here at the Smithsonian's ...