While many species are harmless and generally avoid humans, knowing their habitats can help lessen the shock of an unexpected ...

But it was a black racer. As the name implies, these snakes usually are lightning-fast, especially in a grassy, rocky area like the one around the boat ramp.

Black Racer vs Black Rat Snake: Physical Appearance and Size. If you’ve always wanted to be able to tell the difference ...

These Oklahoma lakes top the list for Fourth of July snake sightings, with Lake Collinsville, Texoma, Thunderbird, and Hefner ...

In Oklahoma last year, copperhead bites accounted for nearly half of all snake-related calls, according to the Oklahoma Poison Center. There were 160 calls to the center for copperhead bites in ...

2 bites from exotic snakes; Out of 47 snake species in Oklahoma, only seven are venomous. Still, it's reason enough to be mindful when stepping across fallen logs or on scattered leaves.

The biggest difference between indigo snakes and black racers comes from their weights. Black racers weigh only 1-2 pounds, while eastern indigo snakes weigh between 4-10 pounds.