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 · Copperhead snakes are commonly found in the eastern U.S., where they inflict more bites than any other snake species. Luckily, their venom is relatively mild and rarely …

Eastern Copperhead vs. Eastern Ratsnake The most common snake misidentified as a copperhead is the harmless juvenile Eastern Ratsnake (formerly called the blackrat snake). …

The pit vipers include copperhead, cottonmouth (water moccasin), pigmy rattlesnake, eastern diamondback rattlesnake, and timber/canebrake rattlesnake. Pit vipers get their name from …

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 …

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 …

Jun 18, 2025 · The Copperhead Snake (Agkistrodon contortrix) is one of the most common snake species in North America.

The copperhead is a rather heavy-bodied snake with an average adult length between 2 and 3 feet. It has a light brown, coppery or tan (sometimes grayish or pinkish tan) background color, …

Dec 31, 2024 · Copperhead snakes: facts, bite info, & pics. Learn about these venomous pit vipers, their habitat, behavior, & how to identify them. Are they deadly? Click to find out!

The large US reptiles comfortably live among humans, and cause the most venomous snakebites. Here’s what you need to know about the species.