The Copperhead

Of all the venomous snakes that you might come in contact with, this one is the most likely. It is a very common snake in the southeastern United States, but can be found throughout the United States to some degree. It is a fairly short stout snake that is commonly copper in color, with a clear pattern of darker blotches on it’s back. The copperhead is a pit viper and has a triangular shaped head. Also, it is often confused with a number of other harmless snakes.