Cottonmouth snakes, also known as water moccasins, are cousins of copperheads — a venomous snake frequently seen in the Triangle. Although cottonmouths are primarily found in the eastern part of the ...

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- As Al Richards canvasses a crawlspace, searching corners and crevices, he explains that sometimes he sees a flicker of light and he know he's found the target. "Their eyeballs ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Extreme heat has plagued the Triangle for several days already this year. And as temperatures have risen, local emergency ...

Snake sightings are on the rise in Central North Carolina. Warmer weather means snakes are more active and, according to one expert, in the Triangle, development is also adding to the uptick in ...

North Carolina is no stranger to snakebites. The state for years has led the nation in reported bites annually for both venomous and non-venomous snakes. Experts say a lot of those bites happen in ...

Emergency departments report increased snake bite cases across the Triangle. Snake bites become more common as weather warms in spring and summer months. Prevent against snake bites by wearing ...