Copperhead snakes take the prize for being one of the most encountered venomous snakes in the United States. Those who live in the eastern portion of the U.S. know the species well, likely coming ...

Louisiana is home to 48 different species of snakes, but only seven of these species are venomous. Louisiana's venomous snakes include three different species of rattlesnake, two species of coral ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- It’s one thing to see a snake outside, but it’s a completely different story when it’s slithering across your hardwoods while you’re watching television at night. A South Charlotte ...

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 ...

In North Carolina, there’s a lot of buzz around copperheads. Every year, The News & Observer informs readers about how to identify the venomous snakes and what to do if one bites you — or your pet.

Whether one is walking on a park trail or hiking in the woods, it’s exciting to see a snake in the wild. It could be a small one slithering through a pile of leaves on its way back to its hole. Or ...

As the weather warms and animals emerge from their winter slumber, one creature making a particularly deadly return is the snake. Alabama is home to six venomous snake species, making it even more ...

In North Carolina, there’s a lot of buzz around copperheads. Experts repeat the same advice about interacting with copperheads every year: If you see a copperhead, don’t try to catch it, and don’t try ...