Jackie Kovacs loves snakes. The 54-year-old mother of three spends many hours of her free time wading the creek in Sokol Park in search of the very reptiles that most of humanity goes out of their way ...

SEDALIA, Mo. -- Lots of children -- some now adults -- have met Connie Koch as she gave educational programs over the years. Many don't remember her name, but they remember who she is: the Snake Lady.

While most of us might run the other way, or even try to kill one, a woman known as the "Tuscaloosa Snake Lady" sees things a little differently. Jackie Kovacs grew up playing with different animals ...

Summer is a prime time for snake activity, so now that the weather is warmer, here's a column originally published July 8, 2024, about a Tuscaloosa woman's fascination with the creatures. Jackie ...