Gray rat snakes, or chicken snakes as they are more often called, are non-venomous and one of the most commonly encountered snakes in Mississippi. With brown and tan colors, it is a snake that really ...

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 ...

World Snake Day is July 16, but at The Clarion Ledger and The Hattiesburg American, we're having Snake Week. After all, sharks have their own week, so why not snakes? From July 14-18, The ...