I’ve written more than a dozen stories about copperhead snakes during my time at The News & Observer, learning about them from experts and trying my best to accurately inform others about their ...

On social media sites, seemingly every snake in every photo is identified as a venomous copperhead. Talena Chavis, owner of Cary-based NC Snake Catcher, understands the mistake. When you’re frightened ...

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A copperhead in the grass at Hayden Cavender ‘s shop in the Little River community on Monday, July 18, 2016. Cavender of The Snake Chaser said copperheads are usually the snakes that bite dogs in the ...

Copperhead snake sightings are on the rise in Virginia, meaning residents need to be extra vigilant in staying safe around the species. Copperheads are one of three venomous snake species living in ...

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 ...

Spring is in full force in South Carolina once more and so are its slithery copperheads. The most common venomous snake in South Carolina, the copperhead, while it prefers to avoid human contact, can ...

As summer nears, venomous copperheads in South Carolina will be out in full force, but more less-dangerous lookalikes will be too. Do you know their differences? Having such knowledge could help you ...

Idalia may have left a slithery surprise in your yard. Idalia blasted parts of South Carolina with heavy rains and strong winds on Wednesday. And while that’s clearly bad for South Carolinians, it’s ...

Venomous copperheads slither around South Carolina every summer, but many more less-threatening lookalikes do as well. Could you tell the difference? Having that knowledge may better help you avoid ...