While snakes are often cast as companions to villains in cult classic horror movies, experts say their benefits to the ecosystem far outweigh their bad reputations. “Snakes are kind of scapegoats.

In nature, bright colors often serve as a warning: “Stay away.” But when it comes to the rainbow snake, those dazzling stripes mean something entirely different. Once thought to have vanished from ...

The slide show has a photo of each snake that calls Alabama home. The caption info under each photo offers a physical description of the snake, the habitat they prefer, and what they eat. Keep in mind ...