A North Carolina snake is non-venomous — but that's not the only reason you may want it in your yard. The snakes also eat venomous copperheads, and their population numbers are likely on the decline.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Eastern Kingsnakes eat copperheads and other creatures. (Corey Lowenstein/File photo) A non-venomous snake found across North ...

The Eastern Copperhead is the most common venomous snake in North Carolina, being found in all 100 counties. (Photo: NC Wildlife) (WWAY) — Snake sightings are becoming more common across North ...

The copperhead is NC's most abundant venomous snake species. Its getting warmer, which means snakes are starting to slither out of their winter hiding spots. Though snakes may be scary on our trails ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. A species of non-venomous snake with a chain-like pattern can eat venomous copperheads. Eastern kingsnakes live across NC but are ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. A North Carolina snake eats copperheads and is immune to their venom. Eastern kingsnakes are often black with yellow or white ...