In much of the eastern United States, it’s not uncommon to spot a snake slithering through the leaves, crossing a trail, or hiding near your shed. But knowing whether that snake is venomous or ...

Snakes have a bad reputation for being venomous, fearsome creatures. However, snakes can actually be a positive sign that your garden supports a healthy, balanced ecosystem. For snakes, gardens are an ...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - The Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center will celebrate the 20th anniversary and “retirement” of its 20-year-old conjoined black rat snake. The celebration will be on ...

Black racer snakes are known to be fast, with some reaching speeds of 8-10 mph, which is a pretty good clip, especially for a snake. They are also large snakes with an average length of 3-5 feet.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3/Gray News) - A woman in Missouri found a black rat snake in the hood of her car while driving her son to baseball practice. The woman and her son attempted to “chase” the snake ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -A woman from Eugene, Mo., found a black rat snake in the hood of her car while driving her son to baseball practice. According to the Missouri Department of Conservation, the ...