The eastern copperhead (Agkistrodon contortrix), [3] also known simply as the copperhead, is a widespread species of venomous snake, a pit viper, endemic to eastern United States of …

Jun 18, 2024 · Copperhead snakes are some of the most commonly encountered venomous snakes in North America. They are responsible for more bites in the U.S. than any other snake …

Sep 23, 2022 · Copperhead, Southern Copperhead, Highland Moccasin, Chunk Head. The average adult Eastern Copperhead is 22-36 inches long (56-91 cm) in total length. This snake …

Apr 14, 2025 · The copperhead snake (Agkistrodon contortrix), also called the eastern copperhead, is a venomous snake that is endemic to the United States, with a habitat that …

The most common snake misidentified as a copperhead is the harmless juvenile Eastern Ratsnake (formerly called the blackrat snake). The Eastern Ratsnake starts life with a strong …

Jun 18, 2025 · Coiled beneath a fallen log in the Appalachian foothills, a copperhead snake lies motionless, its bronze-hued scales catching dappled sunlight. This master of camouflage …

There are several ways to identify a copperhead. Once you are familiar with these key characteristics, you’ll be able to successfully distinguish between the copperhead and other …

6 days ago · Copperheads brumate in winter, seeking insulated sites like stump holes and hollows. Brumation slows metabolism and mobility; snakes resume activity during warm spells. …

Oct 15, 2024 · A copperhead is one of the three groups of American pit-vipers that live in the United States. Along with the cottonmouth (water moccasin) and all rattlesnake species, the …

The Copperhead Snake (Agkistrodon contortrix) is shorter than both the Coral snake and the Cottonmouth snake. The Copperhead Snake is the most often encountered snake in Eastern …