This collection of stories explores copperhead snakes in North Carolina, with a focus on safety, treatment, and awareness. The articles break down how to avoid copperhead bites in your yard and what ...
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 ...
Cicadas’ arrival during North Carolina summers could increase your chance of running into a copperhead, a predator of the insects. This year, the state is experiencing a 13-year brood. The influx of ...
A copperhead snake bit a four-year-old boy at a North Carolina daycare and the family says staff didn’t call 911. New Beginnings Child Enrichment Center said the child was playing outside last ...
Copperheads brumate in winter, seeking insulated sites like stump holes and hollows. Brumation slows metabolism and mobility; snakes resume activity during warm spells. Avoid probing leaf litter, ...
AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Copperheads likely account for more than 90% of venomous snake bites in North Carolina, according to the N.C. Wildlife Resources ...
AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Beheaded venomous snakes like copperheads may still bite hours after death. Snake bite cases are rising as weather warms, Triangle ...
North Carolina has the highest rate of snake bites per capita in the U.S. Copperheads are the most common venomous snake in North Carolina and are responsible for the majority of bites. North Carolina ...
AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. North Carolina is sure to see chilly temperatures in the coming weeks as we inch closer to winter. We’ll bundle up in coats and cozy ...
North Carolina is sure to see chilly temperatures in the coming weeks as we inch closer to winter. We'll bundle up in coats and cozy under to blankets to keep warm. But have you ever wondered where ...
AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Copperheads brumate in winter, seeking insulated sites like stump holes and hollows. Brumation slows metabolism and mobility; snakes ...