With weather warming, copperheads — the only venomous snakes we’re likely to see in the Triangle and central North Carolina — are out, and another potential threat to our furry friends has returned.

A Mississippi copperhead just bit your dog or cat, so what should you do now? The copperhead snake comes out in warmer weather and in Mississippi, there’s plenty of scorching heat for these ...

A Georgia copperhead just bit your dog or cat, so what should you do now? The copperhead snake comes out in warmer weather and in Georgia, there’s plenty of scorching heat for these coldblooded ...

If a slithery copperhead bites your four-legged friend out on a walk, what should you do? Now deep into summer, many dog owners will take their pets out on adventures, hikes or to play in state parks.

Agkistrodon Contortrix -- also known as the Copperhead snake. This photo is in the public domain sourced via Wikimedia Commons. Ltshears Wikimedia Commons Mallory Maher loves snakes. She considers ...

Worried about running into a venomous copperhead snake when you head outdoors this fall? Here's what you should be aware of to keep you and your pets safe: 1. Copperheads can be seen all over the ...