Birds & Blooms on MSN

Protect the Nest: Do Snakes Eat Birds and Eggs?

Stop Snakes From Eating Birds “How can I stop snakes from eating baby birds and eggs in my yard, without harming the snakes?” asks Birds & Blooms reader Peggy Thompson of Granville, Illinois. Birding ...
House Digest on MSN

12 Black Snake Species That May Be Lurking In Your Garden (& Why The Difference Matters)

There are multiple black snake species, and some of these go after rodents and other critters for food, while others will ...
Survival World on MSN

12 Most Dangerous Snakes In Your Backyard

The United States is home to many snake species. While most are harmless, some can be very dangerous to humans. Knowing which ...

Toxic pollution builds up in snake scales: What we learned from black mambas

Black mambas (Dendroaspis polylepis) are Africa's longest, most famous venomous snakes. Despite their fearsome reputation, ...