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 – 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Tiger-Lily, a famed two-headed western rat snake that’s been touring the state of Missouri, will continue her trip after a successful surgery. According to the Missouri Department of Conservation, the ...

MISSOURI – If you venture along the fence lines of a Missouri farm, you might spot something unusual: Dead mice and snakes impaled on barbed wire. A shocking scene to some, the culprit behind it may ...

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.