Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
35.95, -87.31
Field Notes
Description:
A young snake born last year but still had a sulfur colored tail. A light brown body with reddish-brown saddlebags that looked like Hershey kisses on the sides and a copper-colored head with a vertical cat-like pupil.
Habitat:
Semi-rural yard at the edge next to some woods. It was hanging out under some cover tin.
Notes:
Copperheads give live birth.
So I found a copperhead in my backyard.What will I do? I will continue to wear shoes when I go out. I will use a flashlight when I wander the yard at night. I will look before I put my hands/feet anywhere a snake or other creature might be hanging out. In short, I will do nothing differently than I am already doing.
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PublishedJune 20, 2015
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