There are legless reptiles besides snakes that slither across the ground in North Carolina. Here’s what to know about them.

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Beheaded venomous snakes like copperheads may still bite hours after death. Snake bite cases are rising as weather warms ...

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

Copperhead bites are rarely fatal but are painful. An expert explains whether killing a snake by cutting off its head makes the reptile unable to bite.

Mothballs, essential oils, products that vibrate the ground and other items have been used to deter snakes. But their efficacy has been questioned.

If you do run into a venomous snake, it’s likely a copperhead — the most common venomous snake in the area. Either way, you may be looking to keep snakes out of your yard. But how?

On July 5 at 1:31 a.m., the SCSO responded to a stabbing at a house on Delta Church Road and found a juvenile victim with cuts and stab wounds. He was airlifted to a local hospital, but died from ...

Kentucky has a slew of snake species, but very few are venomous. Find out how to spot them before your next hike.

Deputies in Guilford County are investigating what led to a juvenile girl being fatally shot in a home in McLeansville early Wednesday morning.