If bitten, seek emergency care at hospitals with antivenom and call NC Poison Control if symptoms are mild. For hikers, ...

Always watch where you step or reach, especially in piles of weeds or near bushes, and supervise pets closely, as dogs often ...

Experts note copperheads often visit yards searching for cicadas or rodents, and removing hiding spots is key to reducing ...

There is a large population of copperheads in North Carolina, which account for more than 90% of venomous snake bites in the state, according to the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC).

Copperheads are by far the most common venomous snake in North Carolina, but many N.C. residents harbor false beliefs about the species. Here's what to know about copperheads as weather heats up.

These stories provide essential information on how to avoid encounters with copperheads, North Carolina’s most abundant venomous snake -- including understanding their habitats and recognizing ...

NEW AT NOON, A GUEST WAS BITTEN BY A COPPERHEAD SNAKE AT THE NORTH CAROLINA ZOO. IT HAPPENED LAST THURSDAY. AND THE ZOO TELLS US THE GUESS WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL FOR TREATMENT. THEY DID NOT ...

Experts advise North ... copperheads are active. Knowing the copperhead’s appearance — usually brownish-gray with hourglass patterns — and being able to tell them apart from harmless snakes ...