Copperheads are a venomous type of snake found in Mississippi. They are often recognized by their bronze-colored skin, vertical pupils and pattern that resembles hourglasses, according to the ...

Winter in Georgia means cooler temperatures, fewer insects and no more snake sightings. Well, maybe everything except that last part. It seems like copperheads in Georgia disappear during the winter, ...

In winter, when the temperature drops below 60, copperheads and other snake become lethargic, but aren’t totally asleep.

The Golden State has added an official shrub and snake, both selected for how they embody California’s natural resilience.

Picture an animal that huddles up with others when stressed, babysits its young, hangs out around relatives, and gathers in big groups every year. Did you imagine a rattlesnake? For a long time, ...