Wildfires have already burned more than 24,000 acres this year, so packing an evacuation kit and tracking fire maps are ...

But the best way to know whether a snake is venomous is to know those that are common in your area and be able to identify them. Six venomous snakes are found in North Carolina: While the Eastern ...

Yes, it is illegal to kill certain snakes in North Carolina. According to NC Wildlife, there are 37 different species of snakes in North Carolina. Of the 37, only six are venomous, but many aren’t ...

If bitten, seek emergency care at hospitals with antivenom and call NC Poison Control if symptoms are mild. For hikers, ...

Stay informed and prepared with these essential tips on snake encounters in North Carolina. Identifying snakes can be tricky, and mistaking a non-venomous snake for a venomous one is common.

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — As the weather is getting warmer in Eastern North Carolina, people are starting to see more copperhead snakes. “Copperheads are a venomous snake. They’re common in ...

NORTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY PATROL SAYS JUST AFTER MIDNIGHT, A LARGE BOX TRUCK REAR ENDED AN RV HEADING FROM SOUTH CAROLINA TO PENNSYLVANIA. THERE WERE FIVE PEOPLE IN THE RV ALONG WITH 28 SNAKES ...

but wildlife interference also can be a common cause. That was the case three times in the past week as snakes caused power outages for thousands in eastern and central North Carolina, a Duke ...

Snakes, pollen, and wildfires are all safety concerns for North Carolinians during ... Umsted Copperheads are the most common venomous snake in South Carolina. Local expert, Todd Metz, said ...

Snakes do it, too. And 38 snake species in North Carolina, now’s the time of year ... a snake is venomous is to know those that are common in your area and be able to identify them.