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

An increase in venomous snake bites, carbon monoxide poisoning and medication errors after storms like Hurricane Erin can lead to illness or even death, a North Carolina Poison Control expert warns.

A North Carolina family said their 4-year-old was bitten by a venomous snake on the playground of a day care, but staff failed to call emergency services and reached out to a guardian instead. The boy ...

Study recorded strikes up to 9.2 ft/s and measured fang motion and venom delivery. Copperheads cause about 90% of NC bites; ...

The southern hognose snake can be found in four states: North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida. Pierson Hill/FWC U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes listing southern hognose snake as ...