North Carolina doesn’t have any officially “snake-infested” lakes. But if you spend time around freshwater wetlands, rivers, ...

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 vegetation, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Fluffy snow fell in parts of the metro Charlotte on Feb. 5, adding to icy conditions left by a historic winter storm that walloped all 100 North Carolina counties in January. Temperatures were slow to ...

The last few weeks of summer are here, and if you're planning an outing at Lake Wylie, be on the lookout for snakes. According to a report from WorldAtlas, the 13,000-acre lake that rests on the North ...

This collection of stories explores outdoor hazards that North Carolinians may face during summer and offers guidance on staying safe. One story explains what to do if a copperhead bites your dog, ...

The common watersnake is one of the most frequently encountered snakes around North Carolina’s lakes, ponds, marshes, and slow-moving rivers. These non-venomous snakes typically grow between 2 and 4 ...