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 ...

Blind snakes, often mistaken for earthworms, are small, burrowing reptiles with unique adaptations for underground life. They ...

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 ...

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 ...

When the sun lights up the sky and the summer season arrives in all its glory, the rattle of snakes is heard in the backyards around abodes. From March or April through October, snakes slither out ...

Coral and king snakes may look alike at first glance, but they differ greatly in behavior and survival strategies. Both are brightly colored and native to North America, but only the coral snake is ...

These stories provide essential information on how to avoid encounters with copperheads, North Carolina’s most abundant venomous snake -- including understanding their habitats and recognizing their ...

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 ...

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 ...