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 ...

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 ...

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

Cottonmouth snakes, also known as water moccasins, are another of our state’s six venomous snake species. They’re cousins to copperheads, a venomous snake frequently seen throughout the Triangle.

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 ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- It’s one thing to see a snake outside, but it’s a completely different story when it’s slithering across your hardwoods while you’re watching television at night. A South Charlotte ...

FRANKLIN, La. — While there are more than 40 species of snakes native to Louisiana, only six are dangerous and only four are found in the Acadiana area. Guest speaker David L. Martin, who has 50 years ...

Imagine you’re hiking your favorite trail through the montane shrublands and hear a small rustle in the vegetation by your feet. You immediately freeze in your tracks and concentrate on the ground ...

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 ...

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 ...