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 ...

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 ...

Warm summer weather means snakes are more active here in Oklahoma, increasing the chances of running into one. The Oklahoma Center for Poison and Drug Information has received six calls for snakebites ...

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 ...

For some, snakes are viewed as charming critters. Even so, these reptiles are dangerous animals you wouldn't want to encounter in the wild, including in Oklahoma. The Sooner State sees a large number ...

Oklahomans spend more time outside in the summer, but the Sooner State’s environment makes it prime for several dangerous animals. Many of Oklahoma's deadliest animals are seen in the wild while ...