Snakes prey on rodents and insects and are a vital part of the ecosystem, but for many homeowners snakes are not welcome in the yard. Some snakes will bite, and bites can be harmful, so it's ...

Copperhead snakes are slithering through South Carolina just in time for the summer, and residents are reporting sightings. In North America, the venomous snake species is commonly encountered. The ...

It’s summertime, which means snakes (and soon, cicadas) are emerging. In the Triangle and central North Carolina, most of the snakes you might encounter are not venomous. If you do run into a venomous ...

Even if you are a fan of reptiles, finding a snake when you are down on your hands and knees weeding can be startling. I let out a shriek myself until my thinking brain answers the question Dorothy ...

With warm (and soon hot) temperatures across North Carolina, snakes are out and about. Here in the Triangle, that means some of us might be seeing venomous copperheads as we visit parks and trails or ...

Copperhead snakes, common in North America, are being sighted in South Carolina. While copperheads are venomous, their bites are rarely fatal, and they typically only strike when threatened.

Snake repellents like oils, granules and mothballs lack proven effectiveness. Mothballs pose health risks to humans and pets. Habitat changes remain the most reliable snake deterrents. It’s summertime ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. It’s summertime, which means snakes (and soon, cicadas) are emerging. In the Triangle and central North Carolina, most of the snakes ...