Six venomous snake species reside in South Carolina, with the copperhead being the most common. Timber rattlesnakes are rare and inhabit mountainous regions, while cottonmouths prefer watery ...

Eastern kingsnakes eat rodents and other snakes, and the dreaded copperhead, South Carolina’s most populous venomous snake.

South Carolina is home to 38 snake species, six of which are venomous. Snakes are shy, and despite common misconceptions, they’re unlikely to bite if you give them space and leave them alone ...

Are baby copperheads in South Carolina more dangerous than the adults? Here’s what to know about myths surrounding the ...

Nature is waking up again in South Carolina ... snakes in S.C., meaning that one risk of enjoying the great outdoors is the potential for snake bites. Fortunately, only six of these species are ...

The most common venomous snake in South Carolina, the copperhead, while it prefers to avoid human contact, can often be found in yards and gardens, which can cause problems for homeowners.