Scientists captured ultra‑high‑speed video showing vipers strike in under 0.1s. Copperheads occur statewide in North Carolina and cause over 90% of venomous bites. Homeowners should clear brush, ...

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Why and When Do Snakes Bite? As is commonly known, snakes bite for two main reasons: to hunt and to defend. When snakes are on the offensive, they use their venom to immobilize and kill their prey.