Cottonmouth snakes, also known as water moccasins, are another of our state’s six venomous snake species. They’re cousins to copperheads, a venomous snake frequently seen throughout the Triangle.

Snakes are relatively common in parts of South Carolina, but this photo proves they can be extremely difficult to spot. Photographer Jeremy Ginn, of Rare Encounters Photography, showed how elusive ...

As summer nears, venomous copperheads in South Carolina will be out in full force, but more less-dangerous lookalikes will be too. Do you know their differences? Having such knowledge could help you ...