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 ...

The well-known copperhead is often mistaken for lesser-known species of nonvenomous snakes. One common snake that is sometimes confused with the venomous copperhead is the similar-looking chicken ...

The copperhead is one of the most famous of all snakes in the United States. Along with that fame, people often confuse other species with copperheads, sometimes with unfortunate results. One of the ...

In much of the eastern United States, it’s not uncommon to spot a snake slithering through the leaves, crossing a trail, or hiding near your shed. But knowing whether that snake is venomous or ...

HOUSTON, Texas -- A Texas cheerleader who said she just wanted to record herself showing off some moves was bitten by a Copperhead snake and had to be rushed to the hospital. While in her backyard ...

Copperhead snakes, though the most common biting snake in the U.S., rarely cause fatalities. Six venomous snake species reside in Mississippi, including the copperhead, rattlesnakes, water moccasins, ...

After a few warm days last week, central North Carolina is cooling off again. But copperheads don’t wait for consistently warm temperatures. These snakes — the only venomous snakes you’re likely to ...

Snakes tend to prefer warm, dry weather, so summers in Georgia tend to be highly popular for the reptilian residents. Families may be particularly worried about venomous snakes, and one of the most ...