North Carolina is a state full of biodiversity, and snakes are no exception. Its diverse environments, from the mountains in ...

The copperhead (Agkistrodon contortrix) is a widespread venomous snake native to the eastern and central United States, best ...

An increase in venomous snake bites, carbon monoxide poisoning and medication errors after storms like Hurricane Erin can lead to illness or even death, a North Carolina Poison Control expert warns.

A North Carolina family said their 4-year-old was bitten by a venomous snake on the playground of a day care, but staff failed to call emergency services and reached out to a guardian instead. The boy ...