The eastern copperhead (Agkistrodon contortrix), [3] also known simply as the copperhead, is a widespread species of venomous snake, a pit viper, endemic to eastern United States of …

Jun 18, 2024 · North American copperheads are pit vipers — snakes that have heat-sensitive pit organs between the eye and the nostril on each side of their head. These pits detect minute …

Apr 14, 2025 · The copperhead snake (Agkistrodon contortrix), also called the eastern copperhead, is a venomous snake that is endemic to the United States, with a habitat that …

The copperhead gets its name from the coppery-tan color found mainly on its head and throughout parts of its body down to the tail. Since the copperhead is a pit viper, you’ll notice a …

The most common snake misidentified as a copperhead is the harmless juvenile Eastern Ratsnake (formerly called the blackrat snake). The Eastern Ratsnake starts life with a strong …

Jun 18, 2025 · Coiled beneath a fallen log in the Appalachian foothills, a copperhead snake lies motionless, its bronze-hued scales catching dappled sunlight. This master of camouflage …

The Copperhead Snake (Agkistrodon contortrix) is shorter than both the Coral snake and the Cottonmouth snake. The Copperhead Snake is the most often encountered snake in Eastern …

It is usually less than 1 metre (3.28 feet) long and is a pinkish or reddish snake with a copper-coloured head and reddish brown, often hourglass-shaped, crossbands on its back. It takes …

Mar 25, 2025 · Copperhead snakes are responsible for most of the venomous snake bites in the United States. If provoked, they'll defend themselves, but they aren't looking for a fight. …

The copperhead, a name evoking images of burnished scales and secretive habits, is a fascinating venomous snake found throughout eastern and central North America. Often …