Copperhead snake bite leaves mayor’s wife in ‘excruciating pain,’he reveals

Robert Burns described the frightening moment his wife was bitten near a wooded area on their property, leading to hours of medical monitoring.Actual snake not shown.(iStock;@RobertBurns82 via X)

“We’re a busy family with a lot going on right now, but we truly cherish your prayers and are grateful for all the support, texts, calls, emails and well wishes,” he added.

The copperhead snake is the most common and prevalentvenomous snakein the state, according to the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission’s website.

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“In many areas, including most of the larger urban areas of the state, it is the only venomous snake,” the site says.“Because they are so widespread and tolerate living near people, copperheads account for probably over 90% of venomous snakebites in North Carolina.”

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“She is in a lot of pain, probably more than I’ve ever seen her in.”

�resting in bed as best as she can.”

“I’ve not seen her in this consistent amount of pain before,” he said.“We’ve hadsix children, and I’ve also seen her with kidney stones.I’ve seen it all, and she is in excruciating pain right now.”

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Burns, who is known as “NC’s mayor,” said the incident happened while he was outside grilling food as Lauren spoke on the phone with her father.

Lauren was walking near a rope swing in a wooded area on their property when she was suddenly bitten by the reptile.

Copperheads rely on camouflage to blend into their surroundings, making them difficult to spot before an encounter.(iStock)

“All I heard was, ‘Babe, it’s not good, this is not good,’ and I’m like, ‘Are you okay?'” he recalled.“She ran around the side of the house, and she’s like, ‘Babe, I think I got bit by a snake.”

Copperhead snakes are the most common venomous snakes in North Carolina, accounting for the vast majority of bites across the state.(iStock)

When Burns asked what type of snake it was, his wife said it may have been a copperhead.They went back and found the likely culprit.

“This was about a 4-foot snake,” he said.“It was probably about as thick as my wrist to my forearm.”

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“These are the types of snakes that don’t run,” Burns said.“They don’t flee … they stand their ground.”

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Copperheads are responsible for more than 90% of venomous snake bites in North Carolina, according to state officials.(iStock)

Doctorsmonitored Laurenfor several hours, tracking her vitals and consulting poison control as swelling spread from her foot up her leg.

While the bite caused significant pain and inflammation, her condition stabilized, and the family ultimately chose not touse anti-venomdue to potential risks.Lauren was discharged to recover at home, where they are managing her pain.

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Burns encourages people to be cautious.

“Any snake bite, you want to take seriously,” he said.“Because you don’t really know, especially if you don’t get eyes on it.”

“I’m very grateful for all the support and help.”