Gray rat snakes, or chicken snakes as they are more often called, are non-venomous and one of the most commonly encountered snakes in Mississippi. With brown and tan colors, it is a snake that really ...

I am sure you have all heard the old adage “the only good snake is a dead snake” and to some, this is just how they feel about all snakes. Shoot first, ask questions later – maybe. And though I ...

Let’s talk about a group of reptiles that perform great services to us and the environment in terms of rodent and vermin control. Probably more than any others, these reptiles evoke emotions ranging ...

How does the mighty kingsnake overpower the even mightier rat snake? It uses its tremendous constriction power, a new study finds. It may not be the largest snake, but the "king of snakes" earned its ...

On social media sites, seemingly every snake in every photo is identified as a venomous copperhead. Talena Chavis, owner of Cary-based NC Snake Catcher, understands the mistake. When you’re frightened ...

Arkansas is home to 39 species of snakes, and six of them are venomous. Thankfully, not all of these venomous snakes inhabit Arkansas’ waterways. Of those 39 species, only about seven snakes are ...