North Carolina is a state full of biodiversity, and snakes are no exception. Its diverse environments, from the mountains in ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Rat snakes and rough green snakes can climb trees, fences and walls, often to find food. Venomous copperheads rarely climb due to ...

North Carolina's copperhead snakes are active much of the year, with experts advising residents to watch for their distinctive hourglass markings and yellow-tipped tails on juveniles. Bites often ...