Copperheads are the only venomous snake you’re likely to encounter in the Triangle and central NC. Here’s how to identify and ...

Remember, you’re more likely to get bitten while attempting to kill a snake than if you simply leave it alone. In fact, ...

Yes, it's possible that you might look up and see a rattlesnake slithering up a tree. Here's some myths to know about Texas' ...

Louisiana is home to 48 different species of snakes, but only seven of these species are venomous. Louisiana's venomous snakes include three different species of rattlesnake, two species of coral ...

An estimated 7,000 to 8,000 people are bitten annually by venomous snakes in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The bites cause only five deaths a year ...

The 2025 state Legislature is considering a ban on private ownership of venomous snakes. Sammy Fretwell/The State It’s probably fair to say that most people don’t like being around venomous ...

A new University of Florida study examined 20 years of venomous snake bites and found that most victims waited too long to seek treatment. The study, which looked at 546 cases at one Florida ...

As the weather warms and animals emerge from their winter slumber, one creature making a particularly deadly return is the snake. Alabama is home to six venomous snake species, making it even more ...

As the weather improves and Oklahomans head back outside, here is a guide on how to identify venomous snakes like the copperhead, cottonmouth and rattlesnake. Eastern copperheads are stocky snakes ...

In fact, you’re five times as likely to die from a lightning strike as from a venomous snake bite — lightning strikes result in an average of 28 deaths annually, while venomous snake bites ...