North Carolina. Stories by News & Observer journalists, with AI summarization. Experts advise North Carolinians to watch wh ...

Always watch where you step or reach, especially in piles of weeds or near bushes, and supervise pets closely, as dogs often ...

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Copperheads also feature an hourglass-shaped pattern on their bodies — from the head down to the tail. When curled up, this camouflage can make them look like a pile of leaves. And like most other ...

As a New York City man bicycled through the Palisades Cliffs in North Jersey a week ago Saturday, he spotted a small snake on ...

Experts note copperheads often visit yards searching for cicadas or rodents, and removing hiding spots is key to reducing ...

The copperhead is one of the most famous of all snakes in the United States. Along with that fame, people often confuse other ...

Of the 32 snake species in Tennessee, only four are venomous: copperhead, cottonmouth, timber rattlesnake, and pygmy ...

Copperhead, cottonmouth and timber rattler are names synonymous with danger, but let's talk about the over 50 species of ...

A New York cyclist who tried to save a venomous snake from being run over was instead bitten by it — sending him to the ...

A New York man dodged death when he was bit by a venomous snake while bike riding in New Jersey. Dan Geiger was pedaling ...

WorldAtlas says these five lakes are known for their slithering activity. See which lakes you'll want to watch your step at, and what snakes are there.