He immediately knew it was a baby black rat snake because of its long skinny body. When some people in the NBC Charlotte newsroom saw the picture, they thought it was a copperhead.

In much of the eastern United States, it’s not uncommon to spot a snake slithering through the leaves, crossing a trail, or ...

Local environmental specialist Parker Whitt says there are several species folks commonly come across. "Most of the time, people see black rat snakes, black racers and black rat snakes.

Here’s a sight you won’t soon forget: you’re walking down a path when you see a massive snake zoom past your feet and slither ...