Copperhead 6980

A copperhead snake, this found in eastern North Carolina. A venomous pit viper; it is common in much of the eastern United States, from Connecticut... more

by Dan Beauvais

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Copperhead 6980

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Dan Beauvais

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A copperhead snake, this found in eastern North Carolina. A venomous pit viper; it is common in much of the eastern United States, from Connecticut to northern Florida, Nebraska to Texas, and into northern Mexico. A copperhead has distinct hourglass patterns. Their bites are among the most common snake bites, but are rarely lethal to an adult human.

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April 19th, 2020