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Kansas is home to more than 40 species of snakes, and for roughly eight months of the year, they are out and moving across the same prairies, trails, riverbanks, and backyards where you spend time outdoors.
Spotting a snake while hiking a sun-warmed trail or working in your backyard garden is a reality for anyone spending time outdoors in the Gem State.
Most people don’t think about snakes until one appears on the back porch or crosses the trail in front of them.
Most people are surprised the first time they spot a snake in their Massachusetts yard or on a local trail — and even more surprised by how early in the year it can happen.
Spotting a snake while hiking a Missouri trail or working in your backyard can be a startling experience — but knowing when snakes are most active puts you in a much better position to stay safe and calm.
Louisiana is home to more than 47 native snake species, and the state’s warm, humid climate means you can encounter one nearly any time of year.
Spotting a snake while gardening, hiking, or simply walking through your yard can catch you off guard — but knowing when and why snakes are active in Illinois puts you in a much better position.
Stepping onto your back porch on a warm April morning and spotting a snake gliding through the grass can catch you off guard — even if you’ve lived in Kentucky your whole life.
Most people are surprised to learn that Michigan is home to 18 species of snakes — and that nearly all of them are completely harmless.
Spotting a snake on a trail, in your backyard, or along a riverbank can be a startling experience — but it doesn’t have to be a frightening one.
Maryland is home to an impressive variety of wildlife, and snakes are among its most misunderstood residents.
Arizona is home to more than 50 snake species — and for most of the year, at least some of them are active and on the move.
Arkansas is home to nearly 40 species of snakes, and if you spend time outdoors in the Natural State, chances are you will eventually cross paths with one.
Alabama is home to one of the most diverse snake populations in the southeastern United States, and knowing when these reptiles are active can make a real difference in your safety outdoors.
Colorado’s diverse landscape — from wide-open eastern plains to rugged mountain foothills — creates ideal conditions for a surprisingly wide variety of snake species.
Most people are caught off guard the first time they spot a snake in their Connecticut yard — but that surprise encounter is far more common than you might think.
Florida is home to one of the most diverse snake populations in North America — and if you spend any time outdoors here, you are almost certainly going to cross paths with one.
Georgia is home to one of the most diverse snake populations in the entire United States — and if you spend any time outdoors in the Peach State, knowing when snakes are most active could make a real difference in your safety.
Most people picture Hawaii as a paradise free of slithering reptiles — and for the most part, they’re right.
Alaska holds a distinction that surprises many people visiting or moving to the state for the first time: it is the only state in the entire U.S.
