From climbing fences to hunting in treetops, uncover the fascinating habits of local creatures.

After a few warm days last week, central North Carolina is cooling off again. But copperheads don’t wait for consistently warm temperatures. These snakes — the only venomous snakes you’re ...

As the weather is getting warmer in Eastern North Carolina, people are starting to see more copperhead snakes. “Copperheads ...

They’re also protected by the North Carolina Endangered Species Act. During his tenure in the Smokies, Stiver was often called upon to remove venomous snakes ... and other non-warm-blooded ...

All stories below were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists. There are 38 species of snakes in NC, and a couple of them are expert climbers. | Published June 6, 2024 | Read Full ...