North Carolina has the highest rate of snake bites per capita in the U.S. Copperheads are the most common venomous snake in North Carolina and are responsible for the majority of bites. North Carolina ...

Snake envenomation statistics vary from region to region worldwide. In countries with limited or no access to antivenom, the risk of death from a venomous bite is significantly higher. Even in ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Emergency departments report increased snake bite cases across the Triangle. Snake bites become more common as weather warms in ...