Extreme heat has plagued the Triangle for several days already this year. And as temperatures have risen, local emergency departments have reported an increase in visits from snake bite patients.

Cary McDonalds patrons discovered a 4-foot boa constrictor near the drive-thru. Snake expert identified it as nonvenomous, likely a lost or abandoned pet reptile. Rescuers safely secured the snake to ...

Everything to know about copperhead snakes and other venomous snakes — how to identify them, how to avoid them, what to do if you (or your pet) are bitten, and more. We don’t usually expect to see ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Emergency departments report increased snake bite cases across the Triangle. Snake bites become more common as weather warms in ...