Q: While working outside, I noticed holes in the grass, and I’m concerned there may be snakes inside them. Do snakes dig holes? How can I tell if these are snake holes in the yard, and what should I ...

With spring in full swing, animals big and small are emerging from hibernation after months of conserving energy during the winter. As such, you might be seeing more and more wildlife, like snakes and ...

Roughly 7,000 to 8,000 people are bitten by poisonous snakes each year. Whether you're in the Southeast or Southwest, it's important to be mindful of snakes when you get outside for some fresh air and ...

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.

An Oconee County resident was bitten by a copperhead snake, initially experiencing a "dry bite" but later requiring antivenom treatment. After a snake bite, stay calm, immobilize the affected area, ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. It’s summertime, which means snakes (and soon, cicadas) are emerging. In the Triangle and central North Carolina, most of the snakes ...