Copperheads (Agkistrodon contortrix) are venomous snakes that inhabit the Eastern and Central United States. But could you pick one out of a lineup of venomous snakes? If the answer is no, then read ...

A snake sighting in the garden can turn a calm evening uneasy in seconds. Among the many species that slip through yards and ...

Copperhead snakes take the prize for being one of the most encountered venomous snakes in the United States. Those who live in the eastern portion of the U.S. know the species well, likely coming ...

Venomous and nonvenomous snakes have a role to play in the ecosystem, but it's important to recognize them when you encounter them in the wild.

The timber rattlesnake and northern copperhead are reclusive but increasingly encountered as development expands into their ...

Most snakes in Massachusetts are relatively harmless. You leave them alone, and they'll leave you alone, while keeping your ...

Why ID matters: Copperheads are frequently confused with nonvenomous snakes like chicken snakes or pine snakes, leading to ...

Following are questions readers have asked about snakes in and around the house. They sometimes send photos to help with identification. Q. We've been trying to clean out the weir of our freshwater, ...