SAN MARCOS, Calif. — In recent weeks, San Diegans have reported dozens of baby rattlesnake sightings in backyards and on local hiking trails. In this Zevely Zone, I share a close call in San Marcos. I ...

Many of us know snakes are ectothermic reptiles that regulate their body temperature behaviorally by using shade, burrows, warm rocks, and even metabolic heat from digestion. But not everyone is aware ...

Ronaldo, a 6-foot Brazilian rainbow boa constrictor kept at a school in England, was thought to be male — until the snake gave birth to 14 babies last month. The boa had not had contact with another ...

There are some snakes that have live births rather than egg-laying since the babies have a higher chance of survival this way. Female snakes keep the embryo in their bodies so that it will be ...

Baby animals may end up in your yard for a variety of reasons. There are many factors that can help you decide what course of ...