During spring and summer, snakes in Missouri become more active due to the warmer temperatures and increased daylight. The state is home to nearly 50 species of snakes, with only six being venomous.

NIXA, Mo. -- A Missouri man died in his sleep just hours after he was bitten by a snake and refused to seek medical attention. Snake bites are pretty rare, and it's even more rare to have a fatality.

In Missouri, the most popular rattlesnake species by far is the timber rattlesnake, which has a wide spread all across the eastern half of the United States. However, closer to the northern and ...

It is officially summer, and the Missouri Department of Conservation is warning residents to be on the lookout for snakes. "In Missouri, there are a lot of snakes. There are 47 different species and ...

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 ...

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 ...

A snake emerged from a Missouri mom's car hood while she drove her son to baseball practice. She got help from teachers and a superintendent to safely remove it. Officials say snakes may hide in car ...