Have you ever witnessed a room full of 50 first-graders suddenly go pin-drop silent? All it took was a southern copperhead snake baring its fangs to them before chomping down to release a stream ...

The well-known copperhead is often mistaken for lesser-known species of nonvenomous snakes. One common snake that is sometimes confused with the venomous copperhead is the similar-looking chicken ...

Eliminate hiding spots: Snakes will seek out places to breed and rest, so it's best to get rid of coiled hoses and use hose boxes instead. If possible, avoid the use of rock piles when landscaping ...

Copperhead snakes are slithering through South Carolina just in time for the summer, and residents are reporting sightings. In North America, the venomous snake species is commonly encountered.

Stories clarify common myths, such as baby copperhead bites not being more dangerous than adults, and that copperheads would rather avoid humans than bite. If you do see a snake, experts advise giving ...

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 ...

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 ...

Copperheads are the only venomous snake you’re likely to encounter in the Triangle and central NC. Here’s how to identify and avoid them.

Copperheads are the only venomous snake you’re likely to encounter in the Triangle and central NC. Here’s how to identify and avoid them.