Bite severity: Much more severe than bites from copperheads and cottonmouths, all rattlesnake bites are considered medical ...

These snakes have two species in South Carolina, the Carolina pygmy, and the dusky pygmy. Dusky pygmies often live near water and can be identified by their bluish-gray color or nearly black ...

The venomous copperhead is out and about in South Carolina once more. Here’s what to know about keeping them away from your home.

July 18, 2016. Cavender of The Snake Chaser said copperheads are usually the snakes that bite dogs in the area.

Six venomous snake species reside in South Carolina, with the copperhead being ... As per their name, they are known for the contrasting white, cotton-like color inside their mouths.

A copperhead in the grass at Hayden Cavender ‘s shop in the Little River community on Monday, July 18, 2016. Cavender of The Snake Chaser said copperheads are usually the snakes that bite dogs ...