When I headed off to a family reunion last month, I expected to return with an article on a quiet, long weekend at a peaceful state park. Instead, I was bitten by a venomous snake, and now I’m here to ...

North Carolina copperheads, our most common venomous snake, are often spotted searching for food like cicadas or rodents in yards and gardens. Experts say copperheads prefer hiding under vegetation, ...

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, ...

In North Carolina, there’s a lot of buzz around copperheads. Every year, The News & Observer informs readers about how to identify the venomous snakes and what to do if one bites you — or your pet.

LORENA, Texas — A Lorena child is recovering in the hospital after being bitten by a copperhead snake over the weekend. According to the Lorena Police Department, the child is expected to be released ...

A woman has had a scare after a venomous snake over a metre long wrapped itself around her leg.

RALEIGH, North Carolina (WRAL) — A Raleigh woman is recovering after she says a copperhead snake bit her on Friday evening. “I knew right away I was bit,” said Lisa Austin, 76. “I could see the ...