Safety note: Venomous — keep distance
The Copperhead is responsible for more venomous snakebites in the U.S. than any other species, largely due to its excellent camouflage and tendency to freeze rather than flee. Bites are rarely fatal to healthy adults.
Habitat
Rocky, wooded hillsides, forest edges, and suburban woodlots
Diet
Mice, frogs, cicadas, and small birds
How common
Common
Best time to see a Copperhead
The best time to see a Copperhead is April–July, when about 63% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 31,075 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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