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The copperhead is a poisonous (venomous) pit viper found in the eastern United States extending as far west as Texas. Copperheads may leave distinctive double marks on the skin. They leave one, two, or three puncture marks on the skin, but you won't always see any marks.
A copperhead has:
A copperhead does not have rattles but may shake its tail in warning. The snakes can be as long as 1.2 m (4 ft).
Symptoms of a bite from a copperhead usually appear from minutes to hours after the bite and include:
If you think you have been bitten by a copperhead,call 911 or other emergency services immediately.
Current as of: July 10, 2023
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