In addition to its appearance, there's some key evidence you should look for around a hole in your yard to determine whether it belongs to a snake or squirrel.

What made that hole? If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard “It’s a snake hole!” I would be, well, not rich, but I would definitely have a heftier savings account. While it’s true that some ...

Were those holes in your yard made by snakes—and if so, ... However, rodent or insect burrows are not the only spaces a snake will inhabit. If no ground holes are readily available, ...

While some might greet this as a welcome sign because snakes help keep rodent and insect populations down, it might not be so ideal if you aren't a gardener-or you just don't care for reptiles.

One of the most commonly cited ways to tell if a snake has been on your property is to find its translucent skin. "They shed their skin as they grow, so finding old skin around is a good sign that ...