NC snake eats venomous copperheads. What to know about the ‘secretive’ creatures
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A non-venomous snake found across North Carolina preys on copperheads and is immune to their venom. Wildlife experts say the Eastern kingsnake population may be declining and urge people to leave the reptiles alone.
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This story was originally published May 25, 2026 at 7:00 AM with the headline “NC snake eats venomous copperheads. What to know about the ‘secretive’ creatures.”
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