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Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

Photo by Aaron_G
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Field Notes

Description:

Variable in coloration, this pit viper is generally a peachy-tan color with dark crossbands that can be brown to reddish-orange (or a copper color). This snake has weakly keeled scales, a vertical pupil (not round), and an obvious heat-sensing pit between the eye and nostril.

Habitat:

Woodland with semi-sandy substrate, adjacent to a large lake

Reference Links:

EOL: Agkistrodon contortrix, Agkistrodon contortrix

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Comments (3)
Aaron_G
Thank you for the kind words. You're right - the Australian copperhead is so much different, but it's definitely magical in its own way. :-)
Mark Ridgway
Fantastic coloration goody. Great pics and great looking creature. Absolutely nothing at all like our copperhead snake.

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PublishedJanuary 13, 2012

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