As someone raised in the Northeast, I didn’t grow up thinking about snakes. Even the common garter snake was a rare sight in my hometown. When I arrived in Kansas City early last year, these long ...

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 ...

Missouri is home to 43 snake species, including 27 varieties in the Kansas City area. Common species like the Western Ratsnake contribute to the state's ecological balance. Two venomous species, the ...

Missouri is home to six types of venomous snakes — but only two are found in the Kansas City area. The more common of the two is the Eastern Copperhead, the most common venomous snake in Missouri. Its ...

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 ...

FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. — With spring rains, increased daylight and rising temperatures, snakes are coming out to play. For residents planning to exercise near high grass or wooded areas, hike, camp or ...

If you venture along the fence lines of a Missouri farm, you might spot something unusual: Dead mice and snakes impaled on ...

The death of a man from St. Charles this week was the third recorded death by copperhead bite in Missouri’s history. In fact, state officials say people are more likely to die by being struck by ...

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