Imagine drifting peacefully on the calm waters of a picturesque lake in British Columbia, basking in the gentle warmth of the sun. The tranquil silence breaks as a ripple of… Read More
By Gail Baker Nelson 11 months ago
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Gail Baker Nelson is a writer at A-Z Animals where she focuses on reptiles and dogs. Gail has been writing for over a decade and uses her experience training her dogs and keeping toads, lizards, and snakes in her work.
A resident of Texas, Gail loves working with her three dogs and caring for her cat, and pet ball python.
Over a dozen snake species also call the Cumberland River home. Flowing through parts of Kentucky and Tennessee, the Cumberland River’s 688 miles are home to thousands of plants and… Read More
By Gail Baker Nelson 12 months ago
How many types of snakes are there? It's hard to quantify with one final answer because it changes. The short answer is that currently, there are over 4,000 snake species on… Read More
By Gail Baker Nelson 12 months ago
With over 4,000 snake species worldwide, you can bet you'll find a snake on every continent except Antarctica. Like the European adder, a few can even live above the arctic… Read More
By Gail Baker Nelson 1 year ago
Snakes are almost everywhere in the world except for Antarctica. Of course, a few regions where people live are cold enough that they haven't colonized them — Alaska lacks snakes,… Read More
By Gail Baker Nelson 1 year ago
Arkansas’ temperate weather and extensive river system make it a perfect home for all snakes, but especially water snakes. To discover which water snakes inhabit Arkansas’ waters, we turned to… Read More
By Gail Baker Nelson 1 year ago
Ever wonder which Missouri lakes have the most snakes slithering through the area? Knowing where you’re likely to encounter snakes makes your day go more smoothly — whether you love… Read More
By Gail Baker Nelson 1 year ago
There are six separate geographical regions in Oregon that attract various types of wildlife, including 15 snake species. Oregon has a unique landscape with some of the country's deepest canyons… Read More
By Gail Baker Nelson 1 year ago
There is only one venomous species of snake in New Hampshire. The Granite State has a long history, extending to the very beginning of the settlement of the United States.… Read More
By Gail Baker Nelson 1 year ago
The further north you travel, the fewer snakes you’ll see, especially venomous snakes. However, during the spring in Michigan, rattlesnakes become active. The sun's warmth brings all the reptiles out… Read More
By Gail Baker Nelson 1 year ago
Key Points The Detroit River is only 28 miles long and connects Lake St. Claire and Lake Erie. Eastern gartersnakes are the most common snake in and around the river.… Read More
By Gail Baker Nelson 1 year ago
It's that time of year again! Rattlesnakes are waking up in spring in Arizona to leave their winter brumation dens to feed, breed, and be social. Unfortunately, their most active… Read More
By Gail Baker Nelson 1 year ago
Key Points: Garter snakes and water snakes are semiaquatic snakes in the Natricinae subfamily. These snakes are not dangerous to people, but some may have toxic saliva that’s dangerous to… Read More
By Gail Baker Nelson 1 year ago
Snakes infographic Discovering a snake in your path could be terrifying, depending on how you feel about the slithering legless reptiles. Throughout history, cultures assigned meaning to seeing particular animals… Read More
By Gail Baker Nelson 1 year ago
Most of the snakes you’ll encounter around Florida rivers aren’t venomous. Key Points All snakes can swim, but only a few are semiaquatic Florida has more native snake species than… Read More
By Gail Baker Nelson 1 year ago
Rattlesnakes are among the most feared reptiles in North America. Even if you love snakes, there’s an unmistakable menace in that rattling coming from their tails! So, it makes sense… Read More
By Gail Baker Nelson 1 year ago
Key Points: As per the news report, on July 27, 2018, Godshalk-Gross became aware of her dog barking at a presence in the backyard. California is home to a remarkable… Read More
By Gail Baker Nelson 1 year ago
Georgia’s climate is terrific for snakes and that makes gardens everywhere in Georgia great for at least some snakes. Because it’s temperate most of the year, they don’t brumate for… Read More
By Gail Baker Nelson 1 year ago
Figuring out which snake you've spotted in your garden isn't always easy. It's even more difficult if snakes frighten you. However, of the over 4,000 snake species, only about 600… Read More
By Gail Baker Nelson 1 year ago
Idaho, being further north, doesn’t have as many snake species as other U.S. states. However, that doesn’t mean zero. According to iNaturalist.org and Idaho Fish & Game, 12 snakes make… Read More
By Gail Baker Nelson 1 year ago
Although you probably think of Chicago when you think of Illinois, hearing that the Prairie State has more farmland and prairies than cities may surprise you. But it’s true! According… Read More
By Gail Baker Nelson 1 year ago
Slithering snakes may send chills down your spine, but most of the 4,000+ snake species worldwide are nonvenomous. These legless hunters can get into places that other predators can’t—making them… Read More
By Gail Baker Nelson 1 year ago
Love 'em or hate 'em, snakes live on every continent except Antarctica. Without them, rats would rule the world because these legless predators are largely responsible for the world's rodent… Read More
By Gail Baker Nelson 1 year ago
Connecticut is famous for many things — the fall leaves, Yale University, and it was one of the original 13 colonies that signed the U.S. Constitution. However, it is not… Read More
By Gail Baker Nelson 1 year ago
Creepy, crawly, slithering snakes! Legless though they are, that just means they can get into places we can’t to go after rodents. After all, who wants mice in the walls?… Read More
By Gail Baker Nelson 1 year ago
Geologists classify rocks and gems into a variety of categories depending on how and where they formed. If you love rocks and gemstones, these sedimentary rocks, crystals, metamorphic rocks, and… Read More
By Gail Baker Nelson 1 year ago
Of the thousands of rocks and gems worldwide, some are classified as igneous rocks. To understand what they are, the easiest thing to think of is that they were born… Read More
By Gail Baker Nelson 1 year ago
Florida's climate is excellent for reptiles of all kinds. Officially, Florida has 46 native snake species with six venomous danger noodles. However, at least four non-native snakes have taken advantage… Read More
By Gail Baker Nelson 1 year ago
Key Points Igneous rocks are formed by the heat of the Earth. They're either intrusive or extrusive. These rocks are usually made up of several types of rocks. What is… Read More
By Gail Baker Nelson 1 year ago
Saddlebrooke, Arizona, is a small town not far north of Tucson. It's in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Natural Area, and many of the homes' backyards look out towards… Read More
By Gail Baker Nelson 1 year ago
In the state known for the Kentucky Derby, Mammoth Cave National Park, and bluegrass music, you’ll find a vast array of wildlife — and a surprising number of snake species.… Read More
By Gail Baker Nelson 1 year ago
Arkansas, also known as the Natural State, has 52 state parks, five national parks, and three national forests. It's known for its wildlife, and the wilderness is still prevalent through… Read More
By Gail Baker Nelson 1 year ago
Alabama, like most other southern states, has its share of snakes. The climate is excellent for them, with relatively short winters and warm summers. Yet, snakes aren't the main attraction… Read More
By Gail Baker Nelson 1 year ago
Key Points: The crimson-crested woodpecker lives throughout the Amazon north of Paraguay to Costa Rica. Woodpeckers poke holes in trees to find insects to eat - when they come across… Read More
By Gail Baker Nelson 1 year ago
Over 50 snake species inhabit California, but only a few are dangerous to people. The Golden State’s 155,779 square miles of land and almost 8,000 square miles of water area… Read More
By Gail Baker Nelson 1 year ago
Louisiana may be famous for Mardi Gras, Cajun food, and the bayous where alligators lurk, but there are forests and rolling plains that you can also explore. Throughout the “Pelican… Read More
By Gail Baker Nelson 1 year ago
In a state known for hot temperatures, you might be surprised how cold it can get in the Texas panhandle. While “Snowmageddon” of 2021 sent most Texans scrambling for blankets… Read More
By Gail Baker Nelson 1 year ago
Box turtles are popular pets, but what are they like in the wild? As it happens, there are over twenty species of ”box turtle.” These diverse reptiles are present in… Read More
By Gail Baker Nelson 1 year ago
This songbird’s sweet sounds might be the first thing many people hear on a summer morning. Catching a glimpse of the unmistakable bright red plumage means that you might have… Read More
By Gail Baker Nelson 1 year ago
Colorado’s stunning mountain vistas and activities make it a paradise for outdoorsy types. After exploring its many sights, you can finish a day of action with a soak in one… Read More
By Gail Baker Nelson 1 year ago
Key Points There are more than 40 snake species present in Kansas.Venomous snakes commonly found in the state are copperheads, rattlesnakes. gopher or bull snakes, coachwhips, and North America racers.Nonvenomous… Read More
By Gail Baker Nelson 1 year ago
For such a small state, New Jersey has a lot going for it. After all, the first organized baseball happened here in 1846. In addition, it's home to Liberty State… Read More
By Gail Baker Nelson 1 year ago
Oregon boasts stunning hiking trails with rocky coastlines and gorgeous canyons, 11,000-foot Mount Hood, nearly 2,000-foot deep Crater Lake, and many more natural wonders. The waterfalls alone are worth mentioning… Read More
By Gail Baker Nelson 1 year ago
Key Points: Rattlesnakes, like all reptiles, are ectothermic and can’t maintain their body temperature without external help. Some rattlesnakes brumate with others in the same den for generations. Other snakes,… Read More
By Gail Baker Nelson 1 year ago
Meet a Few Puppies Who Need a Home in Fort Worth There’s no time like now to add a new family member! Fort Worth’s shelters are overflowing with wonderful pets… Read More
By Gail Baker Nelson 1 year ago
Bring Home a Furry Family Member for Christmas We love our furry friends, and so many great dogs are just waiting for their forever home! We've rounded up 6 adorable… Read More
By Gail Baker Nelson 1 year ago
When non-snake people hear the word ”python,” they often think of giant snakes like reticulated pythons. While thousands of people keep these snakes, they’re less popular than the much smaller… Read More
By Gail Baker Nelson 1 year ago
Since 1961 when Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin and American astronaut Alan Shepard became the first humans to leave the Earth’s atmosphere, over 600 people have followed. Yet, space agencies didn’t… Read More
By Gail Baker Nelson 1 year ago
We weren’t surprised by seeing the moose at the top of the list, but the butterfly and salamander were a surprise. Here are eight of the largest Animals In New… Read More
By Gail Baker Nelson 1 year ago
The Volunteer State, known for blues music, the Country Music Hall of Fame, Elvis Presley, and Johnny Cash, is also home to a vast array of wildlife. Its 42,000-plus square… Read More
By Gail Baker Nelson 1 year ago
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