A Raleigh woman said her dogs began smelling something in her side yard after being let out, which ended up being a venomous ...

If you live near such an area, it’s possible you may encounter a copperhead. That said, you don’t need to live in fear of them, just be mindful and give them space. “They don’t want to interact with ...

Q. In a recent column you said bushmasters are the largest pit vipers in the world. I was told pit vipers have vertical ...

This collection of stories shares practical ways to stay safe around North Carolina wildlife during summer. One article ...

In much of the eastern United States, it’s not uncommon to spot a snake slithering through the leaves, crossing a trail, or ...

You may have heard of the copperhead (Agkistrodon contortrix), but could you pick one out of a lineup of venomous snakes? If ...