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Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

Photo by Yasser
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Iconic copperhead snake. Approximately 24-26 inches in length. Broad head with a fairly stout body.

Habitat:

Jean Lafitte park in Southeastern Louisiana

Notes:

This snake was missing an eye. You can kind of see it in the second photo.

Reference Links:

Copperhead

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Comments (9)
the reptile man
sweet snake copper heads are my favorite north american snake. i have seen 1 of these here in north Carolina.
Yasser
Thanks everyone! This was an awesome snake to see in the wild!
Dan Doucette
Great spotting! Nice to see you back with a few new spots Yasser.

Spotted for Missions

BioBlitz 2013: Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Photographed
PublishedMay 17, 2013

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