As someone raised in the Northeast, I didn’t grow up thinking about snakes. Even the common garter snake was a rare sight in my hometown. When I arrived in Kansas City early last year, these long ...

Spring is finally here, and warmer temperatures are bringing many of Missouri’s native animals out into the open for the first time this year. By far the most common type of snake found in Missouri, ...

Missouri is home to 43 snake species, including 27 varieties in the Kansas City area. Common species like the Western Ratsnake contribute to the state's ecological balance. Two venomous species, the ...

Scientists have uncovered surprisingly little about copperhead snakes, until now. A six-year study on copperheads at Powder Valley has gained new insight on their population size, how they move ...

During spring and summer, snakes in Missouri become more active due to the warmer temperatures and increased daylight. The state is home to nearly 50 species of snakes, with only six being venomous.

Missouri is home to six types of venomous snakes — but only two are found in the Kansas City area. The more common of the two is the Eastern Copperhead, the most common venomous snake in Missouri. Its ...

It is officially summer, and the Missouri Department of Conservation is warning residents to be on the lookout for snakes. "In Missouri, there are a lot of snakes. There are 47 different species and ...

FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. — With spring rains, increased daylight and rising temperatures, snakes are coming out to play. For residents planning to exercise near high grass or wooded areas, hike, camp or ...

The death of a man from St. Charles this week was the third recorded death by copperhead bite in Missouri’s history. In fact, state officials say people are more likely to die by being struck by ...