The copperhead snake is one of the most widely known and feared animals in the Eastern US, but very few people know the truth about their behavior and ecological niche. In this video, I will catch a ...

You may have heard of the copperhead (Agkistrodon contortrix), but could you pick one out of a lineup of venomous snakes? If ...

Most copperhead bites happen when people try to handle or kill them, so it's safest to keep your distance and wear gloves and ...

Copperheads are South Carolina’s most populous venomous snake. Here’s when and where you’re most likely to encounter one.

A copperhead snake looks up at the Nature Museum in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2010. By AP Photo/Chuck Burton NO. 6: NC’S COPPERHEAD SEASON IS HERE.

A copperhead snake looks up at the Nature Museum in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2010. By AP Photo/Chuck Burton NO. 6: NC’S COPPERHEAD SEASON IS HERE.

A copperhead snake looks up at the Nature Museum in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2010. By AP Photo/Chuck Burton NO. 6: NC’S COPPERHEAD SEASON IS HERE.

An eastern coral snake is rare in Georgia, but are extremely venomous. NO. 2: NORTH CAROLINA IS HOME TO 6 VENOMOUS SNAKES. ... To identify a copperhead, you can’t just go by color alone.