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 ...

SORRENTO, Fla. — They say "red and yellow can kill a fellow, while red and black is a friend of Jack." New Snake Snap app teaches about snakes, identifies them Co-founders hope it will help dispel ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Iowa has 28 species of snakes, five of which are venomous. Snakes form a key part of the ecosystems they inhabit, helping to keep populations of mice, squirrels, other small animals and even insects ...

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 ...