During spring and summer, snakes in Missouri become more active due to the warmer temperatures and increased daylight. The state is home to nearly 50 species of snakes, with only six being venomous.

The Northern water snake can be found living and swimming along the banks of the Mississippi River. It uses its long body to ...

Rattlesnakes are emerging from winter dens. Here are some of the most widely held misconceptions of one of the most common venomous snakes in the U.S.

As summer weather approaches, snakes are beginning to make their presence known.Officials with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat ...

About 20 Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission officer trainees took part in a daylong effort in Clearfield County on ...

Despite being deadly predators, rattlesnakes avoid skunks because of the skunk’s powerful defenses, biological tricks, and surprising toughness—proving that brains (and smell) sometimes beat fangs. [r ...

While it's not every day people see a rattlesnake in Oregon, the venomous reptile is common in certain parts of the state.

The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is keeping a close eye on a “baby boom” while taking every safety precaution. Wildlife officers and trainees conducted a timber ...

Tennessee state law enforcement on Thursday released a video showing a 2022 traffic stop involving Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an ...

While the vast majority of Texas' snakes are completely harmless, about 15% are venomous, including rattlesnakes, ...

If you see something sliding across your yard, don’t get rattled - call the experts so that you can stay safe.