Missouri is home to six types of venomous snakes — but only two are found in the Kansas City area. The more common of the two is the Eastern Copperhead, the most common venomous snake in Missouri. Its ...

Missouri is home to 43 snake species, including 27 varieties in the Kansas City area. Common species like the Western Ratsnake contribute to the state's ecological balance. Two venomous species, the ...

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 ...

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 ...

WAYNE COUNTY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation has confirmed the presence of a fourth northern snakehead in the state, an invasive species that the agency says should be killed if you ...

The fish is described as "an airbreather and can live a considerable amount of time out of the water" getty An invasive species of fish has been found slithering in Missouri once again, with officials ...

The death of a man from St. Charles this week was the third recorded death by copperhead bite in Missouri’s history. In fact, state officials say people are more likely to die by being struck by ...

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.

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated.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 ...