From Morrisville, Mo.: A family's camping trip took a painful turn when a young boy was bitten by a venomous snake. The boy's parents report that he is now recovering at home. His family says he was bitten on the ankle by a full-grown copperhead while fishing with his father.

The incident occurred while the family was camping and the boy was walking near the water's edge. His parents were nearby, and his mother heard him scream after the bite.

Further details about the incident are available from the source, including the boy's account of what happened when he encountered the snake.