Snakes can be encountered at any time of year in Mississippi, but spring through fall is a more active time of year for them. More than 50 snake species can be found in the state, so if you spend time ...

What kind of snake is that? It's a question that is likely asked a lot in Mississippi. Not only do we have dozens of species, snakes are found in practically every environment in the state. And love ...

More than 50 types of snakes call Mississippi home and if you spend any time outdoors, you may see a few this summer. If you learn to identify the state’s six venomous snakes, you’ll be equipped with ...

Six venomous snake species reside in Mississippi, including the copperhead, cottonmouth, eastern diamondback rattlesnake, pygmy rattlesnake, timber rattlesnake, and coral snake. The eastern ...

Gray rat snakes, commonly called chicken snakes, are non-venomous and known for their climbing ability due to their unique body shape. They climb trees to hunt birds, eggs and squirrels, and to bask ...

A Rainbow snake recently crashed a party in South Mississippi. And while most guests wanted to kill the water-dwelling loner, one man took it upon himself to save its life. When photos of the two new ...

On Tuesday, the state’s Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) officially began to reconnect the Mississippi River with the Maurepas Swamp, a degraded and submerged swamp forest directly ...