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 ...

With the falling autumn leaves, lots of critters find their clever hiding spots under the deadfall, including branches and other brush. One such animal is the copperhead snake, and October is baby ...

Copperheads are by far the most common venomous snake in North Carolina, but many N.C. residents harbor false beliefs about the species. Here's what to know about copperheads as weather heats up. In ...

If you grew up fishing or swimming in Kentucky’s many creeks, you’ve likely spotted one — a cottonmouth! Or is it a copperhead? Dr. Steven Price, a herpetologist and associate professor at the ...

Venomous snakes have long been the subject of tall tales and backyard lore. But how much of what you’ve heard is fact — and how much is fiction? This is not always true. Yes, even venomous snakes can ...