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Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

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35.1827, -80.8574

Field Notes

Description:

heavy bodies adult, venomous pitviper, beautiful markings of dark brown, hourglass shaped crossbands on a light brown or gray background

Habitat:

Urban school garden near creek

Notes:

Came out of compost

Reference Links:

Copperhead - North Carolina

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PublishedAugust 4, 2015

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