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Eastern copperhead - Wikipedia 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 North America; it is a member of the subfamily Crotalinae in the family Viperidae
How to Identify a Copperhead: The 5 Step Guide (With Pictures) 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 copperhead completes the “triumvirate” of commonly seen venomous snakes in North America
Copperhead snakes: Facts, bites babies - Live Science Copperhead snakes (Agkistrodon contortix) range from the Florida panhandle, north to Massachusetts and west to Nebraska There are five subspecies of copperheads, which are named after their
Identifying Copperhead Snakes - Home Garden Information Center The copperhead gets its name from the coppery-tan color found mainly on its head and throughout parts of its body down to the tail Since the copperhead is a pit viper, you’ll notice a very distinctive triangular-shaped head Some people call it an “arrowhead-shaped” head
Copperhead snakes | National Geographic What You Need to Know About Copperhead Snakes The North American copperhead is a common species of venomous snake found in the eastern and central United States
Everything You Need to Know About Copperhead Snakes Copperhead snakes are venomous carnivores that can grow up to 4 feet long Their heads are copper-colored, which is where they got their name They can be found in the southern and eastern United States
Copperhead - Department Of Natural Resources Division The copperhead can be found throughout most of Georgia, with the exception of the southeastern corner Their range in the United States is wide, covering most of the eastern seaboard, through the central states and over to west Texas Copperheads from the mountainous areas in the northern part of the state tend to be
The Copperhead Snake (Agkistrodon contortrix) - Species Profile The American copperhead is a venomous pit viper that is widespread throughout the eastern half of the United States The snake''s scientific name is Agkistrodon contortrix You''ll find more facts and photos inside
Copperhead | NC Wildlife Deriving its common name from its coppery brown head, the copperhead also is known by such local names as “pilot,” “chunkhead,” “poplar leaf” and “highland moccasin ” The copperhead is a rather heavy-bodied snake with an average adult length between 2 and 3 feet
Copperheads and Similar Looking Harmless Species 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 pattern of gray or brown blotches on a pale gray background