Discover the thrilling experiences that await you at Missouri's snake-filled rivers and lakes, along with essential tips for handling any snake encounters.

NIXA, MO -- A Missouri man died in his sleep just hours after he was bitten by a snake and refused to seek medical attention. Snake bites are pretty rare, and it's even more rare to have a fatality.

By October 1953, 11 cobras had been killed in the city (presumably with the help of garden hoes). Another was captured alive ...

Julian Reuter left McClung Park on Tuesday morning having pet a Texas brown tarantula and a speckled kingsnake.

In 1953, at least 11 Indian cobras were were captured or killed in Springfield, Missouri. That kicked off one of the most bizarre animal panics in American history. Over the next few months, at least ...