And 38 snake species in North Carolina ... Keep the bitten area still, if possible, and raise it to heart level. Call North Carolina Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222. Juvenile copperhead. Note the ...

Unfortunately for NC arachnophobes, one of these species may prefer hiding in folded linens, closets and shoes.

As mentioned, queen snakes tend to be smaller than some of the snakes in the Nerodia genus. However, they still typically reach 15 to 24 inches long, although females are often larger than males.

Juvenile Brown Pelicans aren’t exactly cooperative—like any tween they’re instantly recalcitrant when faced with authority. “One volunteer had their hat stolen by a pelican that was resisting being ...

We all want to avoid venomous snakes, especially the most dangerous ones that can easily take down a human with one quick bite. Venomous is not the same as poisonous, as poisonous implies a transfer ...

SUNSET BEACH, N.C. (WBTW) — A juvenile humpback whale was found dead at a North Carolina beach near the South Carolina border last week, the Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network said. Killer whale ...

Whether it’s the pollen or the warmer temperatures, families throughout central North Carolina will say spring is in the air.

Narellan Snake Catchers in Australia relocated the eastern brown snake from the Sydney home Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013. Her work has ...

Wildfires returned to the Carolinas, and fires have taken over 10,000 acres and prompted another state of emergency, burn bans and evacuations. In the Carolinas, wildfires have set 11,314 acres ...