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Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

Photo by Musicwolf
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34.4893, -79.1997

Field Notes

Description:

Triangular head on a light brown snake with dark brown saddlebag markings down the length of it's body. Slightly over two feet long.

Habitat:

A garbage pile in a mixed forest near swampland.

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PublishedApril 30, 2014

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