On social media sites, seemingly every snake in every photo is identified as a venomous copperhead. Talena Chavis, owner of Cary-based NC Snake Catcher, understands the mistake. When you’re frightened ...

I’ve written more than a dozen stories about copperhead snakes during my time at The News & Observer, learning about them from experts and trying my best to accurately inform others about their ...

Copperhead snake sightings are on the rise in Virginia, meaning residents need to be extra vigilant in staying safe around the species. Copperheads are one of three venomous snake species living in ...

Fall’s chill is gently rolling in, and some of us are recovering our scarves and coats from storage. As the jackets come out, are the snakes staying in? We’re especially interested in learning about ...

Copperheads and kingsnakes both inhabit much of the eastern and central United States, but their habitats may be the only thing they have in common. If you’ve ever wondered how to tell these snakes ...

Nature has its own set of pest controls, whether through plants or other creatures. Some plants repel mosquitoes and ants, while others may be unpleasant for rodents. Since many people are terrified ...

Alarmed by a report of the Southern New York Fish & Game Association that copperhead snakes were invading Westchester County, the Westchester board of supervisors pondered offering a bounty for dead ...

Idalia may have left a slithery surprise in your yard. Idalia blasted parts of South Carolina with heavy rains and strong winds on Wednesday. And while that’s clearly bad for South Carolinians, it’s ...

Spring is in full force in South Carolina once more and so are its slithery copperheads. The most common venomous snake in South Carolina, the copperhead, while it prefers to avoid human contact, can ...

As summer nears, venomous copperheads in South Carolina will be out in full force, but more less-dangerous lookalikes will be too. Do you know their differences? Having such knowledge could help you ...

LORENA, Texas (KWTX) - The Lorena Police Department responded to a call referring to a snake bite on Tuesday evening. Authorities say that on arrival, they found a small child who had been bitten by a ...