The well-known copperhead is often mistaken for lesser-known species of nonvenomous snakes. One common snake that is sometimes confused with the venomous copperhead is the similar-looking chicken ...

Scientists have uncovered surprisingly little about copperhead snakes, until now. A six-year study on copperheads at Powder Valley has gained new insight on their population size, how they move ...

Copperheads and kingsnakes both inhabit much of the eastern and central United States, but their habitats may be the only thing they have in common. If you’ve ever wondered how to tell these snakes ...

After a few warm days last week, central North Carolina is cooling off again. But copperheads don’t wait for consistently warm temperatures. These snakes — the only venomous snakes you’re likely to ...

Copperhead snakes, common in North America, are being sighted in South Carolina. While copperheads are venomous, their bites are rarely fatal, and they typically only strike when threatened.