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The eastern copperhead ( Agkistrodon contortrix ), [3] also known simply as the copperhead, is a species of venomous snake, a pit viper, endemic to eastern North America; it is a member of the subfamily Crotalinae in the family Viperidae . The eastern copperhead has distinctive, dark brown, hourglass-shaped markings, overlaid on a light reddish ...
Jun 18, 2024 · Copperhead snakes are medium-size snakes, averaging between 2 and 3 feet (0.6 to 0.9 meters) in length. According to the Smithsonian National Zoological Park, female copperheads are longer than ...
Eye pupil shape is a very easy way of identifying not only copperheads but also most venomous snakes in South Carolina, except for the coral snake. The copperhead has a yellow eye with a black vertical and elliptical pupil, similar to that of a cat’s eye. Please be advised that this does require great eyesight and an excellent viewpoint.
Diet of the Copperhead. Like all snakes, this species is carnivorous, which means that it eats other animals. Its diet varies based on how old the snake is, where it lives, and what season it is. Smaller juveniles eat insects, lizards, frogs, salamanders, and other small creatures. Adults primarily prey on rats, mice, and other rodents.
Copperhead snakes are medium sized snakes, with adults normally reaching 80 centimetres – 1.2 metres (2 – 4 feet), with thick, heavy bodies. Their body is more slender, however, compared to most other pit vipers. There are five clearly defined subspecies. All subspecies have distinctive light and dark brown or greenish banding.
Copperhead venom is hemolytic, meaning it breaks down blood cells. The snakes typically feed on mice and other rodents, but will also go after small birds, lizards, and frogs. After biting their ...
