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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated.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 ...