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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...