As Oklahoma heats up this summer, so do encounters with snakes—prompting health experts and wildlife specialists to issue warnings. With the state’s diverse snake population becoming more active, ...

Oklahoma has twice the national average of snakebites annually, putting the state at fourth in the nation. Though the state is home to over 44 different kinds of snakes, which are most active from ...

Spring marks the busiest time of year for the Oklahoma Poison Center, with spikes in exposure to all kinds of venomous or toxic animals and plants. The Oklahoma Poison Center and the University of ...

As temperatures rise across Oklahoma, so does the risk of snake bites. Copperheads, cottonmouths, and rattlesnakes are all native to the state, and they become more active in the spring and summer. Dr ...

There are 48 different snake species in Oklahoma. This means that the chances of running into one of these slithering reptiles are relatively high, both in and out of the water. Of those snakes, the ...

For Oklahoma lake-goers, encountering snakes can be a startling and often unsettling part of the lake-day experience. Various snake species inhabit areas in and around the state's waters. “Nearly 50 ...

As Oklahomans head to the water for their Fourth of July celebrations, a new report from World Atlas highlights several lakes across the state where snake encounters are more likely. Topping the list ...

As Oklahomans shake off the chill of winter and head outdoors, the Oklahoma Poison Center is urging them to beware the dangers that can come with springtime adventures. From backyard gardens to wooded ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. YUKON, Okla. – An Oklahoma man was forced to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Oklahoma has twice the national average of snakebites annually, putting the state at fourth in the nation. Though the state is ...