North Carolina leads the nation in an unpleasant category — number of snakebites per 100,000 residents. Agkistrodon contortrix, commonly known as the copperhead snake, is the most common venomous ...

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 ...

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 ...

A North Carolina family said their 4-year-old was bitten by a venomous snake on the playground of a day care, but staff failed to call emergency services and reached out to a guardian instead. The boy ...

A Fayetteville woman was bitten by a copperhead snake while walking with her son and dog along the Cape Fear River Trail. A Fayetteville woman was bitten by a copperhead snake while walking with her ...

These articles discuss the various summer hazards that people in North Carolina may face, such as extreme heat, snake encounters and wildlife in unexpected places. They offer practical tips on how to ...