Rattlesnakes and copperheads are found in Charlotte, especially as the weather warms. Baby copperheads can be identified by their small size and bright yellow tails. Rattlesnakes rarely bite unless ...

Copperhead snakes take the prize for being one of the most encountered venomous snakes in the United States. Those who live in the eastern portion of the U.S. know the species well, likely coming ...

As summer nears, venomous copperheads in South Carolina will be out in full force, but more less-dangerous lookalikes will be too. Do you know their differences? Having such knowledge could help you ...

After a few warm days last week, central North Carolina is cooling off again. But copperheads don’t wait for consistently warm temperatures. These snakes — the only venomous snakes you’re likely to ...

In North Carolina, there’s a lot of buzz around copperheads. Every year, The News & Observer informs readers about how to identify the venomous snakes and what to do if one bites you — or your pet.

Maryland wildlife officials are warning that baby Eastern copperheads are becoming more active this fall, though the venomous snakes are rarely dangerous unless provoked.