Copperhead

Appearance:

Adults typically are around 2' in length. Look for darker "hourglass" crossbands on a lighter brown to rust background.

Our most common venomous snake. Eats rodents, lizards, large caterpillars and cicadas. Normally somewhat sluggish. When aggitated they will vibrate tail & strike. Dangerous although bite is rarely fatal. Lives in a variety of terrestrial habitats.