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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Copperhead snakes take the prize for being one of the most encountered venomous snakes in the United States. Those who live in the eastern portion of the U.S. know the species well, likely coming ...

Determining a snake's gender poses challenges due to subtle physical differences between males and females. While tail length and coloration offer clues, hemipenis probing provides the most accurate ...

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 ...