Snake bites are most common between April and October, and immediate medical attention is crucial if bitten. The survival rate of rattlesnake bites is high with proper treatment, but avoiding snakes ...

There are many places you likely don't want to see a snake around your home, but your garden isn't one of them. Snakes are a natural, beneficial addition to your garden. This is because of their diet, ...

The western massasauga, seen here, is one of two types of venomous snakes near Wichita. Photo Courtesy of Suzanne L. Collins with the Center for North American Herpetology If you step outside this ...

From fish moving poleward in the oceans to mountain-dwelling birds and frogs inching upslope, animals all over the world are being forced by rising temperatures to leave their historic habitats in ...

Kansas is home to four native venomous snakes: the copperhead, massasauga rattlesnake, prairie rattlesnake and timber rattlesnake. All venomous snakes in Kansas are pit vipers, possessing ...

Everything to know about copperhead snakes and other venomous snakes — how to identify them, how to avoid them, what to do if you (or your pet) are bitten, and more. Copperhead snakes, found virtually ...