Dr. Michael Beuhler, NC Poison Control’s medical director, told The N&O for a separate story about snake bite treatment that antivenom is only sometimes necessary.

Copperheads are the only venomous snake you’re likely to encounter in the Triangle and central NC. Here’s how to identify and avoid them.

Bites from venomous copperheads are rarely fatal, but may be painful. And killing it may not be a fool-proof way to avoid a ...

As of early June, 268 venomous snakebites have been reported this year. There were 259 reported in 2020 around the same time, according to NC Poison Control officials. The copperhead is NC's most ...

As of early June, 268 venomous snakebites have been reported this year. There were 259 reported in 2020 around the same time, according to NC Poison Control officials. The copperhead is NC's most ...

Copperheads are the only venomous snake you’re likely to encounter in the Triangle and central NC. Here’s how to identify and avoid them.