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 ...

Antivenom for copperhead bites can cost up to $77,000 per dose, but most patients pay less thanks to insurance or hospital ...

According to experts, snakes are emerging from a hibernation-like state known as brumation. With warmer temperatures, their ...

Tennessee is home to six venomous creatures. Here's a list of what they are and what to do if one crosses your path.

While most people are wary of copperhead snakes and black widow spiders, there are other potentially dangerous creepy crawly ...

While copperheads have a unique scent, it doesn't smell like cucumber and it doesn't even mean a snake is nearby. Contributing: Nina Tran, The Greenville News Advertisement ...

While copperheads have a unique scent, it doesn't smell like cucumber and it doesn't even mean a snake is nearby. Contributing: Nina Tran, The Greenville News Miguel Legoas is a Deep South Connect ...

Learn key facts about copperhead snakes in North Carolina, including where snakes go in cold weather and what all 6 of the state’s venomous species look like.

As the weather warms and residents flock to trails and parks, so do Central Virginia’s most common venomous snakes — copperheads. Sightings and interactions are on the rise, prompting w… ...