Whether one is walking on a park trail or hiking in the woods, it’s exciting to see a snake in the wild. It could be a small one slithering through a pile of leaves on its way back to its hole. Or ...

Copperheads (Agkistrodon contortrix) are venmous snakes that inhabit the Eastern and Central United States. Could you pick one out of a lineup of venomous snakes? If the answer is no, then read on to ...

In Mississippi, you don't need to look outside to know it's spring. All you need to do is look at social media where photos after photos of snakes are posted with the poster asking for identification ...

Q: While working outside, I noticed holes in the grass, and I’m concerned there may be snakes inside them. Do snakes dig holes? How can I tell if these are snake holes in the yard, and what should I ...

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 ...

As the weather warms, snakes become more active, which could increase your chances of getting bitten. The majority of snakebites are recorded from April to October when both snakes and humans are the ...

"Give people peace of mind, we get that a lot," Jason Compton, a local businessman, said.Compton wanted to answer questions he had about snakes, questions which gave him anxiety."Actually the fear I ...

NEW YORK — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is helping residents identify snakes. By doing so they hope to keep residents safe and avoid unnecessary fear. During the spring ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- It’s one thing to see a snake outside, but it’s a completely different story when it’s slithering across your hardwoods while you’re watching television at night. A South Charlotte ...

First published in 1992, “An Introduction to Snakes of the Region of North Carolina and Virginia," has been revised with ...