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Northern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix mokasen

Photo by CaseyBarry
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Description:

A snake we found along a path in the woods near Calvert Cliffs.

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Comments (5)
MitchRay
Good call, and a good attitude to have regarding snakes
CaseyBarry
Thanks for the I.D., MitchRay! We were very careful not to get to close, despite not knowing whether or not it was poisonous. Better safe than sorry.
MitchRay
They are neat critters, and Copperheads sure are pretty.
HemaShah
Wow! Snakes really fascinate me!
MitchRay
That's a Northern Copperhead, Agkistrodon contortrix mokasen. Make sure you keep your distance, as they are venomous.
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PublishedMay 14, 2011

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