Copperhead snakes have been making daytime appearances Web Staff July 24, 2014 1 min read Copperhead snakes are typically nocturnal – but several have been spotted out and about during the day around Roanoke. Snake expert Jason Regel says it’s because female snakes are looking for a nesting area. WFIR’s Kelsea Pieters explains: Share: Continue Reading Previous: New poll reveals how Virginians feel about medicaid expansionNext: Clay Goodman calling it quits as Roanoke County administrator Related Stories 3 min read Roanoke Rambler brings on veteran journalist Todd Jackson as managing editor Ian Price April 19, 2025 1 min read Feeding America says there is a “hunger crisis,” in America Gene Marrano April 18, 2025 1 min read Immersive art comes to The Eye Denise Membreno April 18, 2025