"What would happen if the house burned down? Hypothetically of course," joked one commenter. Another added: "I'd buy a double wide and let the snakes have the house." Others were more concerned ...

From climbing fences to hunting in treetops, uncover the fascinating habits of local creatures.

Not all copperheads you might come across in North Carolina have the same coloring. They’re all brownish, but their bodies are varying shades of brown. In most cases, the reason for this is ...

Snakes demonstrated their climbing prowess, scaling fences and even houses, driven by the pursuit of food or shelter. Meanwhile, invasive species like pythons emerged in unexpected suburban ...

All stories below were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists. There are 38 species of snakes in NC, and a couple of them are expert climbers. | Published June 6, 2024 | Read Full ...