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 ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- One woman's morning run took an unexpected twist when she encountered a large ball of slithering snakes in Charlotte, North Carolina. "I saw what I thought was one big snake, and I ...

Snakes, pollen, and wildfires are all safety concerns for North Carolinians during the summer. Venomous copperheads are common in central and eastern parts of the state, with copperhead bites ...

It's summertime, which means snakes (and soon, cicadas) are emerging. In the Triangle and central North Carolina, most of the snakes you might encounter are not venomous. If you do run into a venomous ...

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 ...

This collection of stories explores practical ways to reduce wildlife risks from snakes, mosquitoes, and alligators during North Carolina's summer. Tips include cleaning up yard debris to discourage ...

With warm (and soon hot) temperatures across North Carolina, snakes are out and about. Here in the Triangle, that means some of us might be seeing venomous copperheads as we visit parks and trails or ...