North Carolina copperheads, our most common venomous snake, are often spotted searching for food like cicadas or rodents in yards and gardens. Experts say copperheads prefer hiding under vegetation, ...

North Carolina is a state full of biodiversity, and snakes are no exception. Its diverse environments, from the mountains in the west to the coastal plains in the east, provide abundant habitat for 38 ...

Five tiny but venomous creatures got their check-ups — “very carefully.” While handling a group of baby rattlesnakes, a video shows a North Carolina rescue team using tongs, a tube and other equipment ...