A 4-year-old boy is recovering after being bitten by a copperhead snake at an Alexander County daycare on Thursday. The boy’s family said no one at the daycare called 911, and they weren’t made aware ...

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 ...

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?" ...

Copperhead snakes peak in late summer as juveniles disperse to find shelter. Eastern black kingsnakes prey on venomous snakes and resist their toxins. Kingsnake presence may reduce copperhead ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Scientists captured ultra‑high‑speed video showing vipers strike in under 0.1s. Copperheads occur statewide in North Carolina and ...

Copperheads brumate in winter, seeking insulated sites like stump holes and hollows. Brumation slows metabolism and mobility; snakes resume activity during warm spells. Avoid probing leaf litter, ...

South Carolinians and tourists enjoying the great outdoors should watch their step: it’s copperhead season. The state’s most common venomous snake is out for the summer — and so are the babies. “It is ...