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The eastern copperhead is known to feed on a wide variety of prey, including invertebrates (primarily arthropods) and vertebrates. Like most pit vipers, the eastern copperhead is generally an ambush predator; it takes up a promising position and waits for suitable prey to arrive. As a common species within its range, it may be encountered by ...
The eastern United States from extreme southeastern Virginia, south through peninsular Florida and west to Arkansas, southeastern Kansas, eastern and southern Oklahoma and eastern and central Texas. A few records exist from along the Rio Grande in Texas, but these are thought to represent isolated populations that possibly no longer exist. A ...
It overlaps with the eastern copperhead, eastern copperhead (A. contortrix) in the southern reaches of its range, making specimens there difficult to distinguish, but generally A. contortrix has banding that narrows at the spine, creating hourglass shapes, whereas A. laticinctus has even bands. They grow to approximately 20-36 inches (50–90 ...
Here’s a comprehensive list of the copperhead population by state. Get to Know Copperhead Snakes Copperhead snakes get their name from their copper-colored heads and chestnut-brown bodies.
Defensive bites vs. prey-seeking bites. A copperhead will bite for two reasons: to kill and eat prey or to defend itself. Beane explained that when striking prey to kill it and eat it, a baby ...
Missouri is home to six venomous snakes, and the Eastern Copperhead is the most common. Here’s what to do in the rare event of a bite.
Defensive bites vs. prey-seeking bites. A copperhead will bite for two reasons: to kill and eat prey or to defend itself. Beane explained that when striking prey to kill it and eat it, a baby ...
When prey was introduced, the snake quickly became attentive and made an attack. Frogs and small birds were seized and held until movement stopped. Larger prey was approached in a more cautious manner; a rapid strike was executed after which the snake would withdraw.