The odds of being bitten by a venomous snake in Mississippi are low, but if it happens, you don't want it to be this one.

"Between March and October, it is possible to encounter a pygmy rattlesnake anywhere near bodies of freshwater like marshes, ...

World Atlas calls 4 Mississippi lakes the most snake-infested in the state. Know how to ID venomous snakes and tell them ...

The dusky pygmy rattlesnake ranges in size from 12 - 24 inches and is found in the southeastern United States. These pit vipers are usually 1-1.5 feet in size and have a thick and grayish body ...

Eastern diamondback rattlesnake, Timber rattlesnake, Dusky pygmy rattlesnake: All three of Florida’s rattlesnakes are often confused for a gentle giant that isn’t packing any venom in its ...

Rattlesnake season is here. While you may come across adult rattlesnakes now, baby rattlesnakes will make their debut soon.

Florida is home to over 40 snake species, with only six venomous. Snakes are most active during the warmer months of spring and early summer. The dusty pygmy rattlesnake, found throughout Florida ...

Copperhead snake sightings are on the rise as people spend more time outdoors. Know what to look for in Mississippi, how to keep snakes out of the yard ...

In Kentucky, the pygmy rattlesnake has a very limited range and is only found in the Land Between the Lakes. It has a dusky gray-brown body with black spots along the sides and back.

In 2023, Jenna Palmisano picked up a sick dusky pygmy rattlesnake among the fallen palm fronds of central Florida. “The snake we found was flipped on her back with her belly up, and she passed ...