North Carolina is a state full of biodiversity, and snakes are no exception. Its diverse environments, from the mountains in ...

From blackwater rivers to hidden swamps, these North Carolina spots are home to some surprising residents. Here's what you need to know before diving in.

A recent study found that copperheads often strike in under 0.1 seconds, and their fangs can break when they bite.

Scientists have captured high-speed video of venomous snake strikes, including this dramatic footage of a copperhead. Authors ...

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed a snake found in North Carolina as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. Officials said the southern hognose snake is threatened by habitat loss, ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- One woman's morning run took an unexpected twist when she encountered a large ball of slithering snakes in Charlotte, North Carolina. "I saw what I thought was one big snake, and I ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service wants to add federal protections for a non-venomous snake that lives in North Carolina. The agency ...

These articles discuss the various summer hazards that people in North Carolina may face, such as extreme heat, snake encounters and wildlife in unexpected places. They offer practical tips on how to ...

The southern hognose snake can be found in four states: North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida. Pierson Hill/FWC AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. U.S.