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. The ...

In much of the eastern United States, it’s not uncommon to spot a snake slithering through the leaves, crossing a trail, or hiding near your shed. But knowing whether that snake is venomous or ...

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 ...

North Carolina has the highest rate of snake bites per capita in the U.S. Copperheads are the most common venomous snake in North Carolina and are responsible for the majority of bites. North Carolina ...

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 ...

A Tennessee hiker died after being bitten by a timber rattlesnake he picked up. Timber rattlesnakes, copperheads, and massasauga rattlesnakes are Ohio's three venomous snake species. While venomous, ...

It’s hot in South Carolina again and that means snakes are once more slithering wherever they want. And in the Palmetto State, there’s no snake quite as infamous as the copperhead. The most common ...

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 ...

Tennessee is home to some 32 different species of snakes, but only a few are dangerous to humans. Most snakes in the Memphis area will join Memphians in their quest for fun outdoors as summer ...

A Fayetteville woman says she was bitten by a copperhead snake on Monday while walking with her young son and dog along the Cape Fear River Trail. "I noticed my foot was wet, like, what's going on?" ...