Antivenom for copperhead bites can cost up to $77,000 per dose, but most patients pay less thanks to insurance or hospital ...

The articles discuss how to identify six venomous snakes and describe the varied colors copperheads can display, stressing ...

There are six species of venomous snakes in N.C., and NC Poison Control says that five of these are responsible for a majority of snake bite envenomations. Here's what to know about the five most ...

Stories by News & Observer journalists, with AI summarization North Carolina's copperhead snakes are active much of the year, with experts advising residents to watch for their distinctive ...

Both snakes are venomous pit vipers found across North Carolina, but you likely won’t see a rattlesnake in the Triangle. Rattlesnakes are found in surrounding areas, however, particularly east ...

The state’s venomous snakes — including copperheads — do not get high off the ground, Owens said. Copperheads — the venomous ...

A teenager is recovering after he was bitten by a rattlesnake during a fishing trip in the North Carolina wilderness.

NC Poison Control gets 10 times more calls about copperhead bites than all others combined. Here's keep them out of your yard this summer and more.

The News & Observer previously spoke with two North Carolina wildlife experts to learn more about which snakes climb and why they do it. The state’s venomous snakes — including copperheads ...