We usually start reminding readers about copperhead snakes, North Carolina’s most common venomous snake, in early summer. But the copperhead doesn’t wait for summer. It gets out and about at the first ...

As it warms up in North Carolina, many plants, animals and insects are waking up for the season. While N.C. residents begin enjoying outdoor activities again, it's important to know what to look out ...

This collection of stories explores natural threats that regularly appear in North Carolina summers. Several articles explain how copperheads can appear in different colors and share advice for ...

The Carolinas are experiencing some bone-chilling cold (and even some snow) in these early winter days. We’re bundled up in our coats and cranking the heat in our homes. What are the snakes up to?

Snake sightings are on the rise in Central North Carolina. Warmer weather means snakes are more active and, according to one expert, in the Triangle, development is also adding to the uptick in ...

This collection of stories explores outdoor hazards that North Carolinians may face during summer and offers guidance on staying safe. One story explains what to do if a copperhead bites your dog, ...

Spotting a snake in your garden can be surprising, but it’s usually no reason to panic. Many regions around the world are home to harmless, non-venomous snakes that prefer to avoid humans and instead ...