Copperheads
account for more venomous snakebites than the other five venomous species
in North Carolina combined. Copperheads are frequently found in suburban
areas with woodlands nearby. Fatal copperhead bites are almost unheard
of, but you should seek proper medical treatment if bitten. The best
protection is to recognize the copperhead before you're in range of
its bite, then avoid the reptile. Watch for reddish-brown, hourglass-shaped
bands with tan between. They also have elliptical pupils, heat-sensing
facial pits, and a single row of scales under the tail. Young copperheads
may have yellow-tipped tails.
Copperheads
account for more venomous snakebites than the other five venomous species
in North Carolina combined. Copperheads are frequently found in suburban
areas with woodlands nearby. Fatal copperhead bites are almost unheard
of, but you should seek proper medical treatment if bitten. The best
protection is to recognize the copperhead before you're in range of
its bite, then avoid the reptile. Watch for reddish-brown, hourglass-shaped
bands with tan between. They also have elliptical pupils, heat-sensing
facial pits, and a single row of scales under the tail. Young copperheads
may have yellow-tipped tails.