Copperheads are out in the Mid-Atlantic region. Here's what to know. [View all]
Yards near wooded lots have the best chance of harboring copperheads, but the snakes thrive in many suburban and urban areas.
Temperatures are heating up, and snakes are out. One venomous snake is exceptionally well-hidden in our yards and gardens: the copperhead.
Copperheads received their name from the color of their head, but the rest of their body has shades of tan and brown in hourglass patterns, providing excellent camouflage in mulch, leaves, stonework and woodpiles.
The ambush hunter usually remains motionless for long periods, making it even harder to notice when strolling through the yard or working in the garden. And if you get too close, the snake can feel threatened and strike without warning.
Their bite usually requires medical attention, sometimes with antivenom treatments.>>>
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