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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

After a few warm days last week, central North Carolina is cooling off again. But copperheads don’t wait for consistently warm temperatures. These snakes — the only venomous snakes you’re likely to ...

A rare venomous snake was spotted in Attleboro, Massachusetts on July 9, officials said, and was reported to have bitten two dogs. “Please be cautious when walking or running in this area, and keep ...

The copperhead is one of the most famous of all snakes in the United States. Along with that fame, people often confuse other species with copperheads, sometimes with unfortunate results. One of the ...

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 ...