Following are questions readers have asked about snakes in and around the house. They sometimes send photos to help with identification. Q. We've been trying to clean out the weir of our freshwater, ...

A thin, ghost-like skin lying in a quiet corner can feel unsettling. Not something you expect to find inside your own home.

Finding a snake in your yard can be a bit of a shock. These reptiles are masters of stealth, moving so silently through grass ...