Copperheads are by far the most common venomous snake in South Carolina, but many S.C. residents harbor false beliefs about the species. Here's what to know about copperheads as weather heats up.

Getty A South Carolina woman got quite a scare when she spotted a snake on her car during her drive to work. Earlier this week, the woman — identified only as L. Ford by local outlet WYFF ...

Stingrays will get out of your way. In South Carolina, chances are the snake you come across is most likely nonvenomous. South Carolina is home to 38 species of snakes, and only six are venomous.

REPORTING LI As temperatures rise in South Carolina, snake bites also tend to increase. Dr. Michael Beuhler, a Medical Toxicologist from Atrium Health, says it's not the extreme heat that brings ...

Police say they were unable to reach the owner of the snake so it was taken to animal control. No officers, drivers, passengers or snakes were harmed.

Specialist rescue teams removed a deadly snake and its nest of 50 eggs close to a primary school. The King Cobra appeared ... to buy medicine in Luwu Regency, South Sulawesi on July 2.

Copperheads are by far the most common venomous snake in South Carolina, but many S.C. residents harbor false beliefs about the species. Here's what to know about copperheads as weather heats up.