The eastern United States is prime copperhead territory, and in some areas these venomous snakes are far more common than many people realize. The eastern copperhead is a well-camouflaged pit viper ...

Snakes serve as both predator and prey, helping control rodents and pests while also posing a risk for dangerous encounters.

Texas has all four kinds of venomous snakes and 10 rattlesnake species. Here's how to spot a copperhead, cottonmouth, coral ...

From rattlesnakes to copperheads and cottonmouths, Central Florida is home to six venomous snakes. Here's what to watch out ...

Louisiana is home to a number of predatory animals, but which are the most dangerous to humans? These are the 10 deadliest animals in the state.

Can you legally kill a snake in Alabama? State law protects several species, and killing one could result in penalties.

Working diligently in her home office recently, Anita Drummond was jolted from her project when she spotted an eastern rat snake slithering down a nearby tree and through the leaf litter in her ...

A copperhead concealed in leaves near a backyard walkway or trail edge can be especially easy to miss.

Taking out the trash in Youngsville ended with a venomous snake bite, weeks of recovery ahead, and the prospect of a hospital bill that could approach a jaw-dropping six figures for one local woman.

The forests, ridges and remote mountains that surround the Appalachian Trail are a haven for wildlife, including black bears, ...

WNCT's Ken Watlington takes a closer look at the history of North Carolina barbecue as we celebrate America's 250th anniversary.

They may look calm, even beautiful –but some of the world’s swamps are among the most dangerous places in the world, from ...