The copperhead is one of the most famous of all snakes in the United States. Along with that fame, people often confuse other species with copperheads, sometimes with unfortunate results. One of the ...

Resident Amanda Rossman wasn't expecting to cross paths with a copperhead while letting her dog out before bedtime.

Copperhead snakes take the prize for being one of the most encountered venomous snakes in the United States. Those who live ...

A rare venomous snake was spotted in Massachusetts on July 9, officials said, and was reported to have bitten two dogs.

While city officials believed the snake, found along the Ten Mile River near Milk Street, was a venomous copperhead, the ...

Hummel says being bitten by a copperhead felt like a deep wasp sting. His hand immediately swelled up and began to change color. The discoloration and swelling spread up to his elbow. He was told by ...

Copperheads also feature an hourglass-shaped pattern on their bodies — from the head down to the tail. When curled up, this ...

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

Kentucky has a slew of snake species, but very few are venomous. Find out how to spot them before your next hike.

Illinois is home to just four venomous snakes, including the striking Eastern Copperhead and the elusive Eastern Massasauga, reminding us that outdoor adventures come with a few natural surprises.

One story explains what to do if a copperhead bites your dog, including symptoms to watch for and why leashing your pet ...

Using a photo from the city, the state herpetologist identified it as a northern watersnake, a much more common, nonvenomous ...