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 ...

JOPLIN, Mo. — What reptiles are in that water? An upcoming virtual program from the Missouri Department of Conservation aims to educate participants on the diverse wildlife found in Missouri’s ...

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 ...

When it comes to things people are afraid of in the outdoors, venomous snakes top many fright lists. While it’s true people should always give venomous snakes space, it’s equally true that some of the ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -Copperhead snakes are the most common venomous snake in the Ozarks. Their peak activity is late April through October. While there hasn’t necessarily been an increase in the ...

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 ...