A state famous for its prairies and corn fields, it’s easy to believe that Iowa makes a good home for snakes. Indeed, Iowa is home to 28 species of snakes. Furthermore, the vast majority of these ...

Summer is finally here, and humans aren't the only ones enjoying the warm weather -- snakes are slithering out of their dens ...

Copperhead snakes are the most common venomous snake in the Ozarks. Their peak activity is late April through October. While ...

What reptiles are in that water? An upcoming virtual program from the Missouri Department of Conservation aims to educate ...

“Not only does it have a great lore in Central Texas, but nationally and internationally," said Allen Spelce, president of ...

When the snakes shed their skin, a piece of skin remains attached inside the rattle. The dead skin segments are filled with ...

Allie Hogan writes health and lifestyle content for Best Life. She is a seasoned journalist and editor with years ...

In this article, we’ll look at seven of the world’s most poisonous snakes, based on how deadly their venom is. The inland taipan, also known as the “fierce snake,” has the most toxic venom ...

MISSOURI – With spring is full swing and summer not too far away, those that frequent the outdoors are bound to see more snakes slithering in the Show-Me State. Snakes come out to play during ...

The Eastern massasauga rattlesnake is Michigan's only venomous snake, and it's rarely seen. Michigan's snakes are are beneficial to the ecosystem and tend to avoid humans if possible. While ...

As temperatures warm, you may find yourself out and about, wandering Texas' diverse hiking trails. While on the way to mountainous summits or climbing grassy hills, a slithering, scaly reptile ...