As the weather warms and animals emerge from their winter slumber, one creature making a particularly deadly return is the snake. Alabama is home to six venomous snake species, making it even more ...

ODENVILLE, Ala. (WIAT) — With all of Alabama’s natural beauty often comes critters, especially snakes. One local woman now knows that all too well after recovering from getting bitten by a copperhead ...

Alabama's picturesque lakes and rivers are a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, but beneath the serene surface lurks a slithering presence. From venomous cottonmouths to elusive water moccasins, certain ...

Sweet Home Alabama may be a popular sentiment for humans, but there are also several dangerous, venomous snakes that call the Yellowhammer State home. It’s a hot and humid place, making it the ideal ...

The well-known copperhead is often mistaken for lesser-known species of nonvenomous snakes. One common snake that is sometimes confused with the venomous copperhead is the similar-looking chicken ...

The copperhead is one of the most famous of all snakes in the United States. Along with that fame, people often confuse other species with them, often to a bad end. One of the most commonly confused ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Copperhead snake bites are rarely fatal to humans, but that doesn’t mean people who have experienced an encounter with the venomous ...

When President Trump deployed National Guard in California in response to street protests and riots over immigration enforcement, it was a rare step for a president but not an unprecedented one. And ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Copperhead bites are rarely fatal to humans but may require medical evaluation. Antivenom is effective for treating bites and is ...