ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- With cooler weather moving in, copperhead snakes are preparing for hibernation. The weather causes the snakes to be more active around local parks and trails such ...

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.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Emergency crews in Ozark responded to a 911 call after a runner got bitten by a copperhead on Friday. It happened near the Ozark Career Center. Turns out, that runner was ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - You may have noticed an increase in copperhead snakes over the last couple of weeks. But don’t be alarmed, it’s normal for this time of year. Copperhead mating season spans ...

The well-known copperhead is often mistaken for lesser-known species of nonvenomous snakes. One common snake that is sometimes confused with the venomous copperhead is the similar-looking chicken ...

Whether it's slithering around in your grass or coiled up in the corner of your garage, a snake is never a welcome sight. But even worse is finding a snake inside your home. Considering how silently ...

Copperheads and kingsnakes both inhabit much of the eastern and central United States, but their habitats may be the only thing they have in common. If you’ve ever wondered how to tell these snakes ...

During summer months, snakes become more active, as they come out to bask in the sun, find food and seek cool areas in order to avoid overheating. This means that copperheads, a venomous species of ...

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 ...