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By Pet Talk Snakes are common in nearly all outdoor environments and typically would much rather be left alone than defend themselves against humans or animals. When they do feel the need to strike, ...
Home remedies like cutting or sucking out venom don’t work and can make things worse. Here’s what experts recommend instead.
Rainy weather can also encourage snakes to venture out because prey such as frogs, toads and other amphibians tend to be more ...
Mercy Hospital Joplin’s emergency department is seeing an increase in venomous snake bite patients, and Dr. Jesse Hatfield ...
Water moccasins stand their ground—but do they actually chase people? Learn the facts behind this misunderstood snake.
World Atlas calls 4 Mississippi lakes the most snake-infested in the state. Know how to ID venomous snakes and tell them apart from common watersnakes.