States in the Mid-South have varying laws depending on the kind of snake and where you are. Illegal snake killing can result in fines or arrest.

Snakes in trees? This Mississippi snake can climb almost anything 'The reason gray rat snakes and other rat snakes are such good climbers is because of their body shape. If you look at a cross ...

Inside Jay Prehistoric Pets' incredible snake room! See a huge collection of reticulated pythons, learn about snake breeding, and discover expert snake care tips.

Arizona is known for our snakes, but do they swim in lakes? Unfortunately, yes. These are the four most snake-infested lakes in the state.

The odds of being bitten by a venomous snake in Mississippi are low, but if it happens, you don't want it to be this one.

ATTLEBORO — What was originally believed to be a copperhead snake that reportedly bit two dogs along the Ten Mile River may just have been a non-venemous northern water snake.

There are legless reptiles besides snakes that slither across the ground in North Carolina. Here’s what to know about them.

Louisiana has seven venomous snake species, including rattlesnakes, coral snakes, copperheads and cottonmouths.

Do snake repellents like sulfur, mothballs and fake eggs work? Here’s what Mississippi experts said about what works and what doesn’t to keep snakes away.

Why do snakes enter California homes? Discover what brings rattlesnakes indoors, reptile bite prevention tips, plumbing removal strategies and safety precautions.

State investigations reveal a pattern of alleged sexual misconduct and retaliation at Oregon's largest prison, where women staff say speaking up comes at a cost.