Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. MISSOURI – With spring is full swing and summer not too far away, those that frequent the outdoors are bound to see more snakes ...

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 ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. WAYNE COUNTY, Mo. – The Missouri Department ...

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.