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Large, triangular-shaped copper-red head and distinctive dark brown ... getting its name from its white mouth. The snake, which is venomous, opens its mouth as a “defensive posture” when ...

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A plethora of snake species live in Tennessee and the Memphis area, but only three of them are venomous — and only two of those are likely to be encountered by people, she said. Those species ...

Published March 13, 2025 | Read Full Story by Renee Umsted Copperheads are the only venomous snake you’re likely to encounter in the Triangle and central NC. Here’s how to identify and avoid them.