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Southern Illinois' Snake Road is closed to vehicles through October 30 to protect migrating snakes and amphibians, but visitors can still explore it on foot.

Indiana snakes have evolved some fascinating ways to stay alive. While rat snakes use a unique "kinking" behavior to appear more threatening, Eastern hognose snakes take a much more dramatic approach by playing dead until predators move on.

Indiana’s largest snake can grow up to seven feet long, but experts say it is harmless and helps keep rodent populations under control.

Indiana is home to four venomous snake species. Here is what to know and how to stay safe while enjoying the outdoors.

The Shawnee National Forest has announced the annual closure of a road known as Snake Road to allow for snakes and other reptiles and amphibians to cross.

Planning outdoor adventures? These are the top 5 copperhead snake hotspots in Kentucky you should know about.

One of Illinois' most popular lakes also happens to be the one with the most snakes including a very venomous one.

An Indiana man’s surprise encounter with a copperhead snake is going viral - watch the video and learn how to spot and safely avoid these venomous reptiles.

Indiana residents, beware! A strange cucumber scent could be a warning sign of a venomous snake nearby. Here's what you need to know.

Several snake species call various parts of Kentucky home, but the largest one can be spotted in every county.

The owner of the Kentucky Reptile Zoo is back at work after recovering from a bite by a highly venomous Jameson's mamba.

The Shawnee National Forest has closed a road known as Snake Road to allow for snakes and other reptiles and amphibians to cross.