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 ...

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 ...

South Carolinians and tourists enjoying the great outdoors should watch their step: it’s copperhead season. The state’s most common venomous snake is out for the summer — and so are the babies. “It is ...

North Carolina has the highest rate of snake bites per capita in the U.S. Copperheads are the most common venomous snake in North Carolina and are responsible for the majority of bites. North Carolina ...