A yard with flowery trees and green bushes - Dejavu Designs/Getty Images Your yard is alive with wild animals. From sing-song birds to mischievous squirrels to — snakes? That's right: snakes are ...

Spotting a snake sliding across the lawn can be unsettling, especially if you have children or pets enjoying the garden.

Signs of snakes include small rounded holes, shed skins, droppings, and trails winding in the soil. Watch for changes in pet behavior or a drop in wildlife, since snakes follow prey like mice and ...

The best course of action following a snakebite — or even just the assumption of one — is to usher your pet to the veterinarian immediately. Texas A&M University Snakes are common in nearly all ...