This collection of stories explores copperhead snakes in North Carolina, with a focus on safety, treatment, and awareness. The articles break down how to avoid copperhead bites in your yard and what ...

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 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 puncture wound right away. I went in ...

There are multiple snake species that overlap and look remarkably similar to one another. Copperheads and Eastern hognose snakes fall under this umbrella, often sharing the same neighborhoods across ...

Ophidiophobia (the phobia of snakes) is one of the more common phobias psychologists treat today. Some researchers posit that this is an evolutionary response and that humans are wary of snakes ...

During summer months, snakes become more active, as they come out to bask in the sun, find food and seek cool areas in order to avoid overheating. This means that copperheads, a venomous species of ...

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced that baby Eastern copperheads will start becoming more active as the weather becomes cooler and milder. This brown, camouflaged venomous pit ...

An Oconee County resident was bitten by a copperhead snake, initially experiencing a "dry bite" but later requiring antivenom treatment. After a snake bite, stay calm, immobilize the affected area, ...

As the leaves turn to shades of orange and brown, a copperhead snake starts to blend perfectly into its habitat. These are one of four venomous snakes found in Texas alongside rattlesnakes, ...