As copperhead snake sightings may become more common in spring and summer, the possibility for a bite increases, too.
Bites from the snakes — the only venomous snakes likely to be seen in central North Carolina and the Triangle — are rarely fatal to humans. But antivenom , which can be used to treat copperhead bites, may be necessary or recommended to help with recovery.
Medical professionals and veterinarians alike say human or non-human patients should seek care after a copperhead bite…