With the cooler weather, many of us are spending more time outdoors again. Even in fall, it’s good to stay aware of snakes.

Mississippi is home to more than 50 kinds of snake, but only a handful are dangerous. From cottonmouths to rattlesnakes, they can be found across the state. But certain ones only live in specific ...

Summer is in full swing, and it might be tempting to spend a day on the water swimming, fishing or just lounging and spending time in nature. World Atlas has listed four lakes in Mississippi that have ...

World Snake Day is July 16, but at The Clarion Ledger and The Hattiesburg American, we're having Snake Week. After all, sharks have their own week, so why not snakes? From July 14-18, The ...

Gray rat snakes, commonly called chicken snakes, are non-venomous and known for their climbing ability due to their unique body shape. They climb trees to hunt birds, eggs and squirrels, and to bask ...

Snakes are running rampant across Mississippi, basking in the summer heat and making themselves at home in your yard. Sure, there are some ways to keep snakes away, but do they really work? Here’s ...

Mississippi has six venomous snake species: Water Moccasins, Timber Rattlesnakes, Pygmy Rattlesnakes, Coral Snakes, Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnakes, and Copperheads. Venomous snakes like cottonmouths ...