More of us spend a lot of time outdoors this time of year, and by the way, so do snakes! Just the word alone sends many people into a panic. Emma Eldridge, for one, is not afraid of snakes. It’s the ...

Cottonmouth snakes, also known as water moccasins, are another of our state’s six venomous snake species. They’re cousins to copperheads, a venomous snake frequently seen throughout the Triangle.

Everything to know about copperhead snakes and other venomous snakes — how to identify them, how to avoid them, what to do if you (or your pet) are bitten, and more. Copperhead snakes, found virtually ...

Copperhead snakes, found virtually everywhere in the Triangle during warm weather months, get a lot more attention than rattlesnakes, even though rattlesnake bites can be much more dangerous. Both ...

Along with the warmer weather of spring and summer months, North Carolinians know anytime they are outdoors to keep an eye out for things that slither. For many, the sight of any snake will cause the ...