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 …

There are several ways to identify a copperhead. Once you are familiar with these key characteristics, you’ll be able to successfully distinguish between the copperhead and other …

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

Two subspecies are found in Tennessee: Southern Copperhead (A. c. contortrix), which occurs in extreme West Tennessee, and Northern Copperhead (A. c. mokasen), which occurs across …

The copperhead is a pit viper and, like others pit vipers, it has heat-sensitive pit organs on each side of its head between the eye and the nostril. These pits detect objects that are warmer …

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 …