Snakes can be encountered at any time of year in Mississippi, but spring through fall is a more active time of year for them. More than 50 snake species can be found in the state, so if you spend time ...

Imagine you’re hiking your favorite trail through the montane shrublands and hear a small rustle in the vegetation by your feet. You immediately freeze in your tracks and concentrate on the ground ...

South Carolina contends with its share of predators: Sharks swimming off its beaches. Alligators lounging around retaining ponds. Coyotes and wolves on the prowl. But as spring gives way to summer, it ...

Copperheads are North Carolina's most common venomous snake, often found in yards, wooded areas and even on front porches. To identify copperheads, look for a distinctive hourglass or Hershey's Kiss ...

Louisiana is home to 48 different species of snakes, but only seven of these species are venomous. Louisiana's venomous snakes include three different species of rattlesnake, two species of coral ...

If you step outside this summer, chances are you’ll see a snake or two slithering along. There’s no need to worry as most snakes in Kansas and the Wichita area are harmless and help with rodent ...

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) -- Warmer temperatures means that it's not uncommon to come across some slithery creatures in Maryland. Most of the snakes found in Maryland are not venomous -- like the Northern ...

With cooler weather approaching, more Texans are out and about enjoying the lack of triple digit temperatures. As a result, campers and hikers may encounter the state's slithering inhabitants more ...

World Snake Day is July 16, but at The Clarion-Ledger, we're having Snake Week. After all, sharks have their own week, so why not snakes? From July 15-19, The Clarion-Ledger will publish a ...