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Delaware is home to 19 species of snakes, according to state herpetologist Nate Nazdrowicz, and they're mostly harmless.

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Vietnam veteran Gary Spurling shares his harrowing experiences as a 'tunnel rat' and escort for fallen soldiers.

Somerville is introducing a new way to rid the city of the ongoing rat problem, including a carbon monoxide sprayer.

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Florida's opossums could soon become weaponized against prolific and invasive Burmese pythons by tracking them.

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