HOUSTON, Texas -- A Texas cheerleader who said she just wanted to record herself showing off some moves was bitten by a Copperhead snake and had to be rushed to the hospital. While in her backyard ...

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 ...

Copperhead snakes, though the most common biting snake in the U.S., rarely cause fatalities. Six venomous snake species reside in Mississippi, including the copperhead, rattlesnakes, water moccasins, ...

Copperhead bites are rarely fatal to humans but may require medical evaluation. Antivenom is effective for treating bites and is administered at hospitals. Symptoms including swelling help determine ...

Found in the eastern regions of the United States, copperheads are one of the most common venomous snakes in North America. With skin the color of autumn leaves, these stealthy snakes are often ...

A Mississippi copperhead just bit your dog or cat, so what should you do now? The copperhead snake comes out in warmer weather and in Mississippi, there’s plenty of scorching heat for these ...

Summer is here. Copperhead snake sightings are on the rise as people spend more time outdoors in Mississippi, like playing in the yard or gardening. Copperheads are responsible for the most bites in ...