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The State2mon
7 places in SC you’re most likely to cross paths with venomous rattlesnakes
The beginning of the World Atlas report on seven most rattlesnake infested areas in South Carolina sounds like something from a horror film. “Under the leaves, off the trail, something is always ...
A copperhead bit you in SC and there’s no cell phone service. Here’s what to do to survive
The copperhead is the most common venomous snake in South Carolina. The other five types of venomous snakes in the state ...
Post and Courier1mon
SC snakes are slithering into summer. Here's what to look out for.
South Carolina is home to 38 snake species, six of which are venomous. Snakes are shy, and despite common misconceptions, they’re unlikely to bite if you give them space and leave them alone ...
The Greenville News1mon
6 venomous snakes in Greenville, SC: What to know about copperheads, cottonmouths, more
Six venomous snake species reside in South Carolina, with the copperhead being the most common. Timber rattlesnakes are rare and inhabit mountainous regions, while cottonmouths prefer watery ...
Copperhead snake encounters are on the rise: How to keep them out of your yard this summer
Copperhead snakes are slithering through SC just in time for the summer, and residents are reporting sightings.
WYFF9mon
14 venomous snakes found in SC home after man is bitten, police say
More than a dozen venomous snakes were found in a South Carolina home after a man was bitten, according to the Florence Police Department. (Video above: Morning headlines from WYFF News 4 ...
KTVZ9mon
14 venomous snakes found in South Carolina home after man is bitten, police say
FLORENCE, South Carolina (WYFF) — More than a dozen venomous snakes were found in a South Carolina home after a man was bitten, according to the Florence Police Department. Police said around 2 ...