Field Notes
Reliable ways to identify venomous vs. nonvenomous snakes
Tips that can be used from a safe distance to help you quickly and safely identify snakes you encounter in your yard or while in nature. […]
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Field Notes
Busting snake myths
Debunking some of the most common myths out there that are often passed down or shared on social media by people who think snakes are evil. […]
Field Notes
The importance of snakes
The best way to ensure healthy hunting and fishing habitats is to just leave snakes to do what they do. They are our natural pest control. […]
News
Snakes are more active in the spring
If you are in the outdoors, your chances of running into a snake have significantly increased because of snakes changing habitats. […]
News
Virtual Snake Day
Join MDWFP’s Mississippi Museum of Natural Science on Facebook LIVE July 16 to learn more about a few of your favorite reptiles. […]
Events & Announcements
Alligators and snakes among wildlife displaced by Mississippi River flooding
The rising levels of the Mississippi River and its tributaries will disperse alligators, snakes and other wildlife to new locations, and residents should be prepared for encounters, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks said today (May 18).
“If snakes are encountered, it is always best to keep your distance, since most snake bites occur when people try to handle or kill them,” MDWFP’s Alligator Program Leader Ricky Flynt said. […]