Copperhead
Copperhead ~ Agkistrodon contortrix
Genus: Adkistrodon
Species: contortrix
Adult body length: 24 - 36 inches
Body length at birth: 8 to 10 inches
Breeding period: August to October, and February to April
Young per year: 3 to 10 live young
Typical foods: Small rodents, small birds, insects, lizards and frogs
Habitat: Lives is basically all habitats. Prefers streams or rivers and wooded areas
Can be found: Eastern United States
Short description: venomous snake, broad headed, triangular head, thick body with thin neck, vertical pupils
General description:
The Copperhead is a highly venomous snake that can give a
painful bite, though its venom isn’t necessarily lethal.
Infact, some small animals have survived after being bitten
by a copperhead. The Copperhead is a copper color with
slotches down the center of its back. The juvenile are normally
grayish with a yellow or pink tail. Don’t ever take chances if
you or your pet has been bitten. Their bites are extremely
painful and need medical attention immediately. The venom
causes tissue damage, infection and lots of scarring. Most people
are bitten when trying to kill the snake or in the process of picking
them up, so the best thing to do is leave them alone. If you don’t
bother them, they won’t bother you.
May 09 2007 09:23 pm