North Carolina leads the nation in an unpleasant category — number of snakebites per 100,000 residents. Agkistrodon contortrix, commonly known as the copperhead snake, is the most common venomous ...

North Carolina's copperhead snakes are active much of the year, with experts advising residents to watch for their distinctive hourglass markings and yellow-tipped tails on juveniles. Bites often ...

Researchers filmed 36 venomous snake species with multi-camera high-speed setups. Study recorded strikes up to 9.2 ft/s and measured fang motion and venom delivery. Copperheads cause about 90% of NC ...

People may think that killing a venomous snake like a copperhead makes them safer. But decapitating a snake doesn't kill it instantly. And a venomous snake head could still inject venom into a bite ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Scientists captured ultra‑high‑speed video showing vipers strike in under 0.1s. Copperheads occur statewide in North Carolina and ...

Copperhead bites are rarely fatal to humans but may require medical evaluation. Antivenom is effective for treating bites and is administered at hospitals. Symptoms including swelling help determine ...

Beheaded venomous snakes like copperheads may still bite hours after death. Snake bite cases are rising as weather warms, Triangle hospitals report. Experts advise avoiding and not handling snakes to ...

A North Carolina family said their 4-year-old was bitten by a venomous snake on the playground of a day care, but staff failed to call emergency services and reached out to a guardian instead. The boy ...

Copperhead snake bites are rarely fatal to humans, but that doesn't mean people who have experienced an encounter with the venomous reptile should skip medical attention. This time of year is when ...

Scientists captured ultra‑high‑speed video showing vipers strike in under 0.1s. Copperheads occur statewide in North Carolina and cause over 90% of venomous bites. Homeowners should clear brush, ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Researchers filmed 36 venomous snake species with multi-camera high-speed setups. Study recorded strikes up to 9.2 ft/s and measured ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Copperhead snake bites are rarely fatal to humans, but that doesn’t mean people who have experienced an encounter with the venomous ...