In North Carolina, there’s a lot of buzz around copperheads. Every year, The News & Observer informs readers about how to identify the venomous snakes and what to do if one bites you — or your pet.

If you see a snake and want to coax it along, gently but firmly spray its tail with a water hose. Keep your distance, and don ...

“Crews found a black snake had come into contact with power lines in the substation, which is believed to have been the cause ...

black racer snake and garter snake, according to the state, which are all non-venomous species. The best way to tell the timber rattlesnake apart is the rattle, because while other snakes might ...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — An unexpected customer slithered ... Owens believes the snake found in Balzano’s boutique was likely a non-venomous racer snake.

which is the most common of the three rattlesnake species in North Carolina. Eastern kingsnakes can eat a variety of animals, including copperheads and other venomous snakes. Janet Blackmon Morgan ...

In North Carolina, there’s a lot of buzz around copperheads. Every year, The News & Observer informs readers about how to identify the venomous snakes and what to do if one bites you — or your ...