ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.— In response to a petition and lawsuit from the Center for Biological Diversity, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed today to list the Key ringneck snake and Rim Rock ...

A very common but seldom-seen snake found in our region is the ring-necked snake (Diadophis punctatus). This small, shy snake is mostly active during the night, and prefers to hide under rocks, logs, ...

With the cooler weather, many of us are spending more time outdoors again. Even in fall, it’s good to stay aware of snakes. Mississippi has 55 species of snakes, with only six being ...

Last week, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) proposed to list two snake species, the Key ring-necked snake (Diadophis punctatus acricus) and the rim rock crowned snake (Tantilla oolitica), ...

This Eastern ribbon snake was located in Slocum Township. The colors are dull because the snake is getting ready to shed. Tom Venesky/For The Times Leader SLOCUM TWP. – Things were looking grim in the ...

Ask someone familiar with Mississippi's outdoors how many species of venomous snakes are in the state and you'll likely be told six: copperheads, cottonmouths, three species of rattlesnakes, and coral ...