With a heavy presence of snake sightings every summer and during the warmer months, these reptiles seemingly disappear in South Carolina every winter. Why is that? Do they hibernate? South Carolina ...

Winter in Georgia means cooler temperatures, fewer insects and no more snake sightings. Well, maybe everything except that last part. It seems like copperheads in Georgia disappear during the winter, ...

North Carolina is sure to see chilly temperatures in the coming weeks as we inch closer to winter. We'll bundle up in coats and cozy under to blankets to keep warm. But have you ever wondered where ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Copperheads brumate in winter, seeking insulated sites like stump holes and hollows. Brumation slows metabolism and mobility; snakes ...

Copperheads brumate in winter, seeking insulated sites like stump holes and hollows. Brumation slows metabolism and mobility; snakes resume activity during warm spells. Avoid probing leaf litter, ...