are cousins of copperheads — a venomous snake frequently seen in the Triangle. Although cottonmouths are primarily found in the eastern part of the state, they can be spotted in Johnston County ...

Fortunately for everyone who calls the Vaal Triangle home, there are only two highly venomous and one mildly venomous species of snakes found within the area. Bites are relatively rare ...

Venom expert Dr. Sean Bush with Duke Health says heavy rain events tend to push snakes including copperheads out of the holes they tend to hide in. Venom expert Dr. Sean Bush with Duke Health says ...

UNC and WakeMed hospitals have also started reporting an uptick in snake bites. WakeMed reports at least 20 patients have been treated with antivenom across Triangle-area hospitals since April 1st ...

A grandfather says he was given a fright after he opened a bag of broccoli he had purchased at an Aldi store and found a ladder snake inside. A grandfather has told of his shock at finding a live ...