Snakes

• Wildlife experts encouraging public to watch for nesting animals

  With turtle nesting season underway and other cold-blooded wildlife becoming more active, drivers, cyclists and pedestrians are being urged to stay alert on roads this summer

  Environment

  Jun 26
  
• Snakes on a plane: Border staff seize dozens of hidden venomous serpents

  The venomous snakes were 'concealed in checked-in baggage,' Mumbai customs agents said.

  Trending

  Jun 2, 2025
  
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• Saving snakes in Alberta more crucial than ever before

  New data reveals reported incidents of snakes becoming roadkill in Alberta are up almost 5,000 per cent. As a result, a snake-saving initiative is underway.

  Canada

  Aug 23, 2024
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• Roadkill numbers in Alberta trend upward

  Provincial data suggests Alberta's roadkill numbers are soaring, with snakes hit particularly hard last year.

  Canada

  Aug 21, 2024
• Garter snakes waking from hibernation in Narcisse, Man. viewing dens

  Four snake dens in the area are active, the province says.

  Canada

  Apr 27, 2024
• 2 people, 3 snakes, dog rescued after early morning Saskatoon house fire  

  The Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) safely put out fire at a house in the 000 block of Morris Drive at 3 a.m. on Monday. Two people, a dog and three snakes were safely rescued.

  Canada

  Sep 11, 2023
• Ferrari-riding rattlesnake ‘Enzo’ doing well in Osoyoos, B.C.

  A rattlesnake that caught a luxurious car ride from Osoyoos to Vancouver last year was recently found outside of his den in the Nk'Mip Desert

  Environment

  May 1, 2023
• Exotic pets slithering into Saskatoon, and into hearts

  In light of a bylaw change, the Saskatoon SPCA said that people should know what they're getting into if they want a pet snake listed on the government of Saskatchewan's website.

  Canada

  Oct 18, 2022
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• ‘Look at this! He’s a big boy’: B.C. man rescues 6-foot snake from roof of shed

  “People always tend to exaggerate. So when the guy said ‘Oh, it’s a big snake,’ I’m thinking ‘Oh yeah, sure.’ And sure enough, it’s big.”

  Canada

  Aug 2, 2022
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• Calgary man converts strangers into reptile fans walking pet ‘Monty’ the python

  A Calgary man is creating curious crowds as he walks his pet python through a northwest city park.

  Features

  Jul 25, 2022