Explore essential identification tips, safety practices, and bite responses for copperheads in North Carolina.

North Carolina's copperhead snakes are active much of the year, with experts advising residents to watch for their ...

Screenshot from Onslow County Sheriff's Office Facebook Post People say that alligators and crocodiles are some of the ...

Alex Eaker is the 4-H Agent for New Hanover County. The N.C. Cooperative Extension Center for New Hanover County is located ...

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

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 ...

North Carolina copperheads, our most common venomous snake, are often spotted searching for food like cicadas or rodents in yards and gardens. Experts say copperheads prefer hiding under ...