The state’s venomous snakes — including copperheads — do not get high off the ground, Owens said. Copperheads — the venomous ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Snakes don’t have arms and legs, but that doesn’t mean they can’t climb. While not all of these slithering reptiles climb ...

Tips include cleaning up yard debris to discourage copperheads and knowing how to keep dogs leashed on outdoor paths.

It’s summertime, which means snakes (and soon, cicadas) are emerging. In the Triangle and central North Carolina, most of the snakes you might encounter are not venomous.

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 ...

The state's venomous snakes - including copperheads - do not get high off the ground, Owens said.Copperheads - the venomous snake most likely to be seen around central North Carolina and the ...

Can NC snakes climb up fences, trees or the side of a house? Some can By Renee Umsted. Updated July 4, 2025 11:29 PM Key ... More than three dozen species of snakes live in North Carolina, ...

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 ...

“All snakes can climb to some degree, but some are much better climbers than others,” said Jeff Beane, a collections manager for herpetology at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences.

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 ...

Can NC snakes climb up fences, trees or the side of a house? Some can By Renee Umsted. Updated July 4, 2025 11:29 PM Key ... More than three dozen species of snakes live in North Carolina, ...