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

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

Copperheads also feature an hourglass-shaped pattern on their bodies — from the head down to the tail. When curled up, this camouflage can make them look like a pile of leaves. And like most other ...

Copperheads also feature an hourglass-shaped pattern on their bodies — from the head down to the tail. When curled up, this camouflage can make them look like a pile of leaves. And like most other ...

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 ...

Killing protected snakes in North Carolina is illegal and can result in a misdemeanor charge.

Always watch where you step or reach, especially in piles of weeds or near bushes, and supervise pets closely, as dogs often ...

Experts note copperheads often visit yards searching for cicadas or rodents, and removing hiding spots is key to reducing ...

Only three venomous snakes live in the wild in New York: the timber rattlesnake, the Eastern massasauga and the Northern ...

After spending nearly two decades beneath the surface, Brood XIV cicadas are emerging across Western North Carolina.

Located in Eustis, the zoo is one of several organizations collaborating to breed, raise, and ultimately release the non-venomous snakes primarily in North Florida, their historical territory.