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The copperhead snake is the most common and prevalent venomous snake in the state, according to the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission's website.
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Of the 14 snakes native to the state, the northern copperhead and the timber rattlesnake are the only two venomous species, according to Annicelli.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026
Fortunately, the copperhead’s bite is less dangerous than that of the rattlesnake.
—Dr. C. E. Kuschel, Outdoor Life, 9 Apr. 2026
Venomous snakes—including the timber rattlesnake, the copperhead, and the cottonmouth—all make this area their home.
—Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Of the 14 snakes native to the state, the northern copperhead and the timber rattlesnake are the only two venomous species, according to Annicelli.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026
Fortunately, the copperhead’s bite is less dangerous than that of the rattlesnake.
—Dr. C. E. Kuschel, Outdoor Life, 9 Apr. 2026
Venomous snakes—including the timber rattlesnake, the copperhead, and the cottonmouth—all make this area their home.
—Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for copperhead
Noun
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Commerce City police officers relocated a rattlesnake after it was discovered near Adams City High School.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Just like rattlesnakes, skunks prefer not to attack.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
Noun
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But this is impossible once cobra venom enters the system.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Straight at me, the cobra struck.—
John McPhee,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Seersucker jackets, moccasins without socks, and dress shirts designed to expose just enough of the body to be sensual.—
Dave Schilling
Contributing
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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But the most recognizable style of loafer originated in Aurland, Norway, in 1930, when one Nils Gregoriussen Tveranger decided to combine the techniques of traditional Native American moccasin construction with the design of a simple shoe worn by local fisherman.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
20 Apr. 2026
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As the days get warmer, lizards and common adders come out, too.—
Irenie Forshaw,
TheWeek,
2 Apr. 2026
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And after that gets done, the next step is concatenating them to create a full adder, because that is the fundamental computing logic component.—
Dina Genkina,
IEEE Spectrum,
22 Jan. 2026
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Cheers erupted when Griffin, Parker and her two children from previous relationships led a calf with a giant pink boa and a fluffy pink flower around its neck into the yard.—
KC Baker,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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Pugh accessorized with a feather boa and gold statement jewelry.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
24 May 2026
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If this animal sounds like a Burmese python, that’s because the serpent-like fish — known as Asian swamp eels — have a lot in common with the big, invasive constrictors.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
12 Mar. 2026
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The snake was identified as a carpet python, a non-venomous constrictor commonly found in Australia’s coastal regions.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
18 Jan. 2026
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So, Nitzany wrangled and grabbed the python while onlookers stood back and watched.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
17 June 2026
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What Naples does have on its side is a great team of researchers and interns at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, which recently set a staggering record for the amount of python removed in a single season.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Black mamba venom represents one solution to that problem. Snakes like the black mamba can stir fear in the bravest of us.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2026
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The Oilers’ penalty kill had its issues –– virtually any team with weak goaltending does –– but their power play remained as lethal as a black mamba.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Copperhead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/copperhead. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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