Mississippi is home to more than 50 species of snakes. Herpetologist Terry Vandeventer said most people know very little ...

A snake that actually looks like many different snakes. It sounds like a riddle. It sort of is. The Great Plains ground snake (Sonora episcopa) is a shape shifter, taking on many different colors and ...

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 ...

"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 ...

Many people mistake snakes for cottonmouths. Experts say to look for specific features. Cottonmouths have stout bodies and ...

Venomous and nonvenomous snakes have a role to play in the ecosystem, but it's important to recognize them when you encounter them in the wild.

Following are questions readers have asked about snakes in and around the house. They sometimes send photos to help with identification. Q. We've been trying to clean out the weir of our freshwater, ...

Every now and then while hiking, I come across a slithery snake that startles the life out of me. In all fairness, forlorn bungee cords and hair extensions frighten me also. A pool in Chesterfield ...