Like most snake species, garter snakes and copperheads prefer not to be encountered by humans. They will flee in the face of a threat if the situation arises. Are garter snakes venomous?

Below is a quick look at those three snake species to be aware of this spring and summer: ...

Although venomous, it is categorized as "Least Concern" because of its wide distribution. San Francisco garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) Known for its bright blue or greenish-blue ...

which is food for the garter snake. Over time, some genetic variants of the snake that are resistant to the toxin have emerged -- and variants of the newt have become more poisonous. Yet another ...

The giant garter snake is one of North America's largest native snakes, reaching up to 64 inches in length and endemic to California's Central Valley, where it originally inhabited natural wetlands.

In these shallow, ephemeral waters, species like the Mexican garter snake once carved out a precarious existence. But these highly adapted, rare animals are no match for pumping, livestock grazing, ...

Good news is, most of the 21 species of snakes a person might encounter — rat snakes, garter snakes ... About the snake: This is the venomous snake folks are most likely to see while out ...