Anytime you’re exploring the great outdoors, you’re likely to cross paths with a variety of wildlife. This is especially true in the southeastern United States. Most of the time, these creatures go ...

There are six species of venomous snakes in North Carolina, each with unique features and interesting behaviors.

Cottonmouth snakes, also known as water moccasins, are another of our state’s six venomous snake species. They’re cousins to copperheads, a venomous snake frequently seen throughout the Triangle.

Camp Holly Airboat Rides posted a warning on its Facebook page with a photo of what it called a "child-killing" snake ...

From blackwater rivers to hidden swamps, these North Carolina spots are home to some surprising residents. Here's what you need to know before diving in.

A Texan encountered a venomous cottonmouth snake on their patio, and they dealt with it using a pair of grilling tongs. Screengrab from Facebook post by MJ Madden. When a snake recently slithered onto ...

The cottonmouth snake, also known as the water moccasin, is one of the most notorious venomous snakes in North America. Found primarily in the southeastern United States, this large, aquatic snake is ...

A child near Pensacola, Fla., was bitten by a cottonmouth snake at a local day care center Monday morning and hospitalized. The child was playing outside the center in Eglin around 9:30 a.m. when he ...