In much of the eastern United States, it’s not uncommon to spot a snake slithering through the leaves, crossing a trail, or hiding near your shed. But knowing whether that snake is venomous or ...

We wanted to find out more about snakes and, in particular, two of the most common you could encounter, including the black rat snake and copperheads.

The milk snake’s “saddles” are bordered in black and are widest across the back. The copperhead’s saddles, on the other hand, are narrower on the back and wider on the sides. A copperhead’s bands have ...

Copperhead snake sightings are on the rise as people spend more time outdoors. Know what to look for in Mississippi, how to keep snakes out of the yard ...

Copperhead “There's only one venomous snake that's really common in suburban areas,” said Sollenberger. And that's the copperhead. They can grow up to 4 feet long.

Copperhead snake sightings are on the rise as people spend more time outdoors. Know what to look for in Mississippi, how to keep snakes out of the yard ...