The pine snake is one of the most interesting and robust reptiles you'll find slithering through the pine woods and sandy soils of North America. Belonging to the species Pituophis melanoleucus, these ...

Female reptiles may be able to increase the fitness of offspring by selecting nest sites that are less vulnerable to human disturbances and predators, while providing an appropriate thermal and hydric ...

Now that the weather is warming up, expect to see more snakes. But there is no need to be alarmed, North Carolina wildlife officials say. . The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission warns ...

Someone once asked me if pine snakes eat pine cones. The answer is no. The name refers not to what they eat but to where many of them live, in longleaf pine forests. But someone who does not know that ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (WGHP) — Officials with the North Carolina ...

The pine snake is “a large, heavy-bodied snake, typically reaching between 4 to 5 feet, but can be as large as 7 ½ feet,” state officials say. N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission photo It’s tough to ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Warmer weather not only draws out more people but more snakes too–which means there could be an increase in human and snake interactions over the coming months. If you see a ...

Have you ever wondered what the largest snake in North America is? Perhaps you’re interested in snake facts or curious to see if you share a state with one of these giants! North America is home to a ...

Wildlife Diversity biologists at the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission request that if you see a snake, do not be alarmed, do not kill it, give it plenty of room, and if you see a pine snake or ...

Someone once asked me if pine snakes eat pinecones. The answer is no. The name refers not to what pine snakes eat but to where many of them live, in longleaf pine forests. But someone who does not ...