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.

Spotting a snake in the garden can startle it as much as it startles you. Here's what you should—and shouldn't—do if you spot ...

As temperatures warm up and summer days approach, snakes are emerging from their dens after sheltering from the cold winter ...

Snakes have a lot of reasons for wanting to be in your house, and it's up to you to find them so they can be removed. There ...

Spending the summer outdoors means running into a variety of crawling and slithering creatures, whether it's at the lake, on the forest floor or wrapped around your front porch light. While running ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- It’s one thing to see a snake outside, but it’s a completely different story when it’s slithering across your hardwoods while you’re watching television at night. A South Charlotte ...

As the weather warms up, snakes start to stir. It seems they leave their hiding spots and hibernation sites to explore. Spring and summer are the busiest times. You might spot one sliding across the ...