North Carolina's copperhead snakes are active much of the year, with experts advising residents to watch for their distinctive hourglass markings and yellow-tipped tails on juveniles. Bites often ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated.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. RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A Raleigh woman is ...

North Carolina is a state full of biodiversity, and snakes are no exception. Its diverse environments, from the mountains in the west to the coastal plains in the east, provide abundant habitat for 38 ...

These stories provide essential information on how to avoid encounters with copperheads, North Carolina’s most abundant venomous snake -- including understanding their habitats and recognizing their ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As we get into the summer months, you’re more likely to see snakes outside. Many people often consider killing these reptiles, but you may want to think twice, because some species ...

Copperheads are the most common venomous snakes in North Carolina, often found hiding in leaf piles, wood stacks, and low ground cover. Learning to identify them by their brownish color and hourglass ...

A North Carolina family said their 4-year-old was bitten by a venomous snake on the playground of a day care, but staff failed to call emergency services and reached out to a guardian instead. The boy ...

Snakes may not be known for wagging tails or greeting their owners at the door, but some species are thought to be ...

A highly venomous snake was captured after escaping during a crash on a North Carolina interstate, officials said. The crash happened just after midnight Tuesday on I-95 in Wilson County, according to ...

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