It eats copperheads, the only venomous snakes likely to be seen in central North Carolina and the Triangle. Its population (most likely) continues to decline. More on that later.

If you see a snake and want to coax it along, gently but firmly spray its tail with a water hose. Keep your distance, and don ...

but wildlife interference also can be a common cause. That was the case three times in the past week as snakes caused power outages for thousands in eastern and central North Carolina, a Duke ...

“Crews found a black snake had come into contact with power lines in the substation, which is believed to have been the cause ...

In North Carolina, there’s a lot of buzz around copperheads. Every year, The News & Observer informs readers about how to identify the venomous snakes and what to do if one bites you — or your ...

Over 10,000 people in North Carolina were without power earlier this week due to an unlikely suspect: a snake, according to reports. North Carolina's Durham area faced a power outage that lasted ...

In North Carolina, there’s a lot of buzz around copperheads. Experts repeat the same advice about interacting with copperheads every year: If you see a copperhead, don’t try to catch it, and ...