April 27 - Copperhead

Copperhead - A venomous snake in the pit viper family, native to Eastern North America and Northern Mexico. Copperheads account for the most cases of venomous snake bite than any other species. Fortunately their venom is the least toxic of the species, and bites are very seldom fatal but may still cause some serious injury.

Can you say camouflage?










Copperheads rely upon camouflage for safety. When danger is perceived, they will usually "freeze" and remain motionless for the threat to pass. This strategy works well in their natural habitat. Copperheads will usually only bite as a last defense. Their abundance near human habitation is the reason for the high snake bite statistics in the Eastern US.