Your yard has lizards living in it. Which ones of these might they be?

Tidbits about snakes and interesting species. Some might live in your yard.

Garter snakes are beneficial predators, good to have, harmless to humans and pets.

You should never pick up a turtle by the tail — it can hurt it. So, pick it up by grabbing on each side of its shell behind the front legs.

Do snakes have a nose? How to identify a venomous snake. Removing a snake from the house. More.

A vigorous wildlife habitat will have snakes. Venomous snakes in the yard, however, are worrisome. Here are tips for safe coexistence.

Read about these charming backyard pals, their characteristics and behavior.

When we can set aside our fears, we find that snakes are fascinating animals that deserve respect as beneficial predators of rodents, and other pests.