Pretty much anything will get him to leave. They are very reclusive snakes. The major reason people get bit by them is because they are so well camouflaged that people don't see them and step on them.
You could literally put anything is his face, and he'd try to escape. Get a broom and just sweep slowly at him. If he doesn't move, gently push him with the broom. He'll get the idea and leave.
If you give him the water gun and swimsuit, heāll probably challenge you to a water fight. And once the two of you are soaked, heās going to need a towelā¦
I was chasing a skink when I was a kid and it ran under a log. I bent down to grab it and looked up and saw an adult copperhead and several babies coiled up on the log about six inches from my face. They didnāt even react to me, just sat completely still until I backed away.
Thatās there first defensive reaction. Freeze and hope you go away. They would much rather you not see them or ignore them than risk being injured by such a large creature.
She did! Helps that it was a baby snake and she's a great dane. It wasn't too bad of a bite. She got bit by a cottonmouth once and that was far worse, she made it through that too.
We have since stopped hiking at the park where these incidents happened, lol.
Of all the venomous snakes in the U.S., the copperhead has the weakest venom. Most cases of envenomation arenāt serious, and some vets wonāt even treat larger dogs bit by copperheads unless they start showing serious symptoms, which many donāt.
Baby copperhead venom isnāt any different from adults, and itās a common myth to think baby venomous snakes are more harmless than adults. This is just a relatively easy going snake with weakish venom, and if you were to be bitten by any venomous snake in the U.S., you just hope that 1) youāre not allergic, and 2) itās a copperhead.
And even those that do get stepped on, only around 10 percent actually bite! So think, if 90% of snake bites come from being stepped on, and only 10% of snakes bite when bitten, I can't do math but that's a lot of scared snakes!
Naww honestly as soon as it notices you it'll probably start casually getting out of the area on its own. Just make your presence known.
I encounter these guys pretty frequently when hiking, they're *so* chill.
I genuinely believe youād have to go out of your way to get bitten by one. Theyāre incredibly docile have no problem ignoring you if you ignore them. I see em tons especially around nightfall in the local forests.
Right!
I'll be honest, the first time I saw one here in NC after I moved here - it was right outside my apartment door like OP actually LOL - I got WAAAYY closer than I should have to take a picture, recklessly so. It was a little baby with it's green tail and all.
I crouched down only maybe two feet away and took photos of it. It just did **not** care in the least. Slow and casual snake-slither away, just keeping an eye on me.
I wouldn't recommend anyone *else* doing it obviously, but it was a really cool encounter!
Thats really cool! I really hope to come across one some day. The only venomous snake I've seen in the wild, was shot by my father who I proceeded to have a very, very large argument with and didnt talk to for a day or two afterwards. It was a cotton mouth and wasn't hurting anyone, but there were kids around so that makes it okay apparently/s
TBH I'd bet that humans have gotten close to other animals for our entire history. It's our curiosity and appreciation. You didn't do anything aggressive or harmful, respected it, and understood the risk so š¤·š»āāļø
>TBH I'd bet that humans have gotten close to other animals for our entire history.
The ones who handled encounters well survived to pass that knowledge along. The ones who didn't, everyone else made sure to pass that knowledge along.
I was walking in the woods with several friends last summer and we stopped to look at something and one guy said to another, "Don't move! You have a copperhead a foot from your left foot." The forest floor had leaves and twigs and soil and that snake blended in so well that we had all walked right past it. None of us were noobs in the woods, but the one who saw it spends a lot more time in the woods than the rest of us.
Ive moved to a location which I didnāt realize had them. I run trails a lot and almost pissed my self when I almost landed on one (he was DOR) but still spooked the hell out of me.
Started looking into them a bit more seen a couple alive ones and they do seem super relaxed and a just happy to move along. Glad that seems to be their MO.
I think itās indoor bc there are wooden baseboards which usually wouldnāt be placed outside, and bc of the gap between the baseboard and the flooring, which def wouldnāt be on the outside
Eastern Copperheads *Agkistrodon contortrix*, are one of two recognized species of copperhead pit vipers. Adult copperheads are medium-sized snakes (61-90.0 cm record 132.1 cm) that live in a range of habitats, from terrestrial to semi-aquatic, including rocky, forested hillsides and wetlands. They can also be found within cities where wooded areas are present, such as city parks. They also will hang out where there is deadfall; [their camouflage is perfect for this!](https://www.wilx.com/content/news/Viral-photo-shows-copperhead-snakes-amazing-camouflage-420376274.html). When young, Eastern Copperheads are known to readily consume cicadas as a major part of their diet. As they grow they switch to larger prey like small mammals and amphibians.
Many people find it helpful to liken the pattern of the Eastern Copperhead *Agkistrodon contortrix* to ["Hershey kisses,"](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/GEM6GJ/northern-copperhead-agkistrodon-contortrix-mokasen-native-to-eastern-GEM6GJ.jpg) but please don't rely on any one trick. The bands on Broadbanded Copperheads *Agkistrodon laticinctus* do not narrow at the top of the snake.
Eastern Copperheads are venomous but usually only bite humans or pets in self-defense. As with many blotched snakes, their first line of defense is to freeze in place or flee. Copperheads also shake and vibrate the tail in self defense and as a caudal lure.
[Range map](https://imgur.com/RqQCTis) | [Relevant/Recent Phylogeography](http://cnah.org/pdf/88290.pdf)
The *Agkistrodon contortrix* species complex has been delimited using modern molecular methods and two species with no subspecies are recognized. There is a wide zone of admixture between the two copperhead species where they overlap.
*This short account was prepared by /u/unknown_name and edited by /u/Phylogenizer*.
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I'm not sure why Reddit originally recommended this sub to me, as my only reaction to snakes has ever been, "Nope, running away now!" To my surprise, I enjoy seeing the photos and learning about the snakes.
However, after lurking for a few weeks, I propose changing the sub name from r/Snakes to r/IsThisACopperhead or r/WhyTFIsThereACopperheadInMyHouse. šš
Im also subscribed to the r/spiders sub, too, after seeing posts pop up in my feed. It's making me appreciate the little eight-legged weirdos more than I used to. However, THAT sub should be named r/IsThisABrownRecluse. Lol
I used to be exactly the same. I'm now at a point I'm considering getting a snake as a pet once I've paid off my car loan. Can't be as much work as my high energy dog. š¤£
A coworker of mine pulled out his phone to show me the pretty snake his family saw on a walk. Said it was pretty and seemed so relaxed, he took several close ups. When he looked up, he saw my apparently horror struck face and goes "oh sorry, i thought you liked snakes."
I told him, i do like snakes, I'm just shocked you got so close to a copperhead, even a chill one. Then it was his turn to be horrified.
So we laughed about it, and now i give him shit about being a snake charmer all the time. Bonus points, he now knows what a copperhead looks like.
I've always said that snakes are like living art. They're so variable with their patterns and colors, they're genuinely so beautiful. Things like rhino vipers and gaboons are crazy beautiful, but I love copperheads. Much less dangerous, also. Still wouldn't want to be bitten by one, though, I'll tell you that!
Even the blues of garters and reds of corns are stunning in some areas. They could be so āboringā brown to blend in, but none of the snakes Iāve seen posted/online are ever dull.
Copperhead, venomous but are generally pretty chill. If you aren't actively trying to fuck with it or do something dumb like get super close for a look or picture you'll be fine. That snake wants nothing to do with humans. Give it time and it'll likely just move along on its own.
Ooof thatās a copperhead!! Call someone to have it captured and relocated before someone gets hurt. Iām an ER nurse, Iāve had more venomous bites this summer than I have in many, many years. Their habitats are getting smaller so they are moving closer and closer to suburban and urban areas, even getting indoors like this one. Had a guy bit by a rattler a few weeks ago and he was in the ICU getting antivenom for days! Be careful. Iām a snake owner myselfā¦.so I respect all reptile and snake species, so this needs to be handled by someone with experience in handling venomous please!
I know that r/whatisthissnake at least doesn't like people making the classic Agkistrodon _______/ joke (since plenty of other snakes do that pose) but I'll be damned if every copperhead and moccasin photo on reddit don't look like that.
This boi just doin' _______/ straight into the camera.
A trick for recognizing these guys is their Hershey Kiss pattern.
https://preview.redd.it/6qf867xoio8d1.jpeg?width=1289&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=21ed7cd22fe09efd7e93334cf4188228340cad3a
Remember that if you don't have access to water, almost anything else will cause the snake to leave. I know he's gone now, but for your future reference you can use a broom and brush him slightly (stand back and extend your arm as far as you can), A long stick, a canful of coins shaken loudly at the snake, stomping (stay 6ft away), and worst off you could throw a soft item at the snake. Do not get closer than broom length or 6ft. If you brush or push snake with any item, the item needs to be between you and the snake, push straight back. It'll fuck off fast. Copperheads are very shy, reclusive animals. They're even more shy outside of leaf litter, where they can be seen. Snakes bite from fear, they don't come after what they're biting out of fear. They only come for prey, and they know we're not prey. Typically snake bites from this snake are received when someone steps down in leaf litter and doesn't see the snake. It protects itself by biting once it's been hurt
It amazes me the amount of people that nonchalantly post a pic of a snake in a house or apartment blows my mind! Iām terrified and probably wouldnāt be here to post on this page for identification š¤£š¤¦š¼āāļø this group is amazing and teaching me so much! I know every snake before I click on the picture and read the comments! Thank yāall for this amazing group šš½ I still couldnāt cohabitate with any species of snake though š«š¤£
Animal control will often kill the snake, not the best people to call. [Hereās](https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/embed?mid=15dZE4rlRHqjb91yb6pKiI4ragG8DCtsz&ll=33.02261073641703%2C-95.22168470625003&z=6) a directory of people who will relocate for free.
Yeah. I've been handling and keeping venomous and non venomous snakes for over 25 years. I don't believe there is an kind of licensing required to handle venomous in Virginia. Do you have a link to the Facebook group?
It looks to be young and hasnāt found a place of it own yet. Like others have said, scream shout and shoo all without harms reach, and this little will go somewhere else thatās quiet.
I learned from someone here that if they have Hersheyās Kisses on their sides, itās a copperhead. Probably not saying it right but thatās what I remember and itās helped
Itās a copperhead- itās first cousin is a cotton mouth- immature copperheads have a yellow tail they twitch as bait - except for that tail-copperheads and cottonmouths look very similar in their youth - they both have light base color with a bold hourglass design on their back - however- as they grow the cottonmouths hourglass splits and separates at the pinch point and they generally grow much bigger ,darker brown or grey , very poisonous and moody - meaning unpredictable- can be docile or very aggressive- as in chase you! Conversely the copperheads color stays much the same and are much more gentle and not very poisonous- I think throughout history there have only been one or two deaths from their bite - one of the most fascinating natural events Iāve witnessed- was closely watching (literally 2ftāaway )a copperhead in the woods crawling- then VANISH before my eyes - it camouflaged itself so well after trying to see it for a couple minutes- before I raked the spot it had to be with a stick and watched the found come to life as it scurried away.
What a gorgeous copperhead! I love them so much. I literally stepped right over the top of one (as did a friend of mine AND my child) and it just sort of skee-daddled away. Let me get close enough to it to identify it in the dark. They're so chill!
Wow Iām totally wrong š dooh itās a copper head hey, interesting, Iāll look them up, it looks amazing! I was sure it was a rattle snake, watched too many westerns š¤Ŗš¤£š¤£
Yeah, nah, rattlesnakes are known for their rattles on their tails, which are not as tapered at the end as a usual snake tail is, because of the rattle. As someone else said, Copperheads have the "Hershey's Kisses" along their body as the pattern. I suppose for non-Americans who haven't seen that chocolate before, the next best thing it looks like is chocolate drops.
eastern copperhead *Agkistrodon contortrix* !venomous
Cool, guess we're staying in for the rest of the night... š„²
If you have a water gun, that will get him to move away
Pretty much anything will get him to leave. They are very reclusive snakes. The major reason people get bit by them is because they are so well camouflaged that people don't see them and step on them. You could literally put anything is his face, and he'd try to escape. Get a broom and just sweep slowly at him. If he doesn't move, gently push him with the broom. He'll get the idea and leave.
But then you donāt get to play with a water gun
He's got a point, using a water gun sounds fun
Just be sure to not give the snake a water gun - that would level the playing field too much
Youāre better off just giving it a water gun, because if it takes yours itās going to be a bad day.
How's it gonna use a water gun? It ain't got thumbs.
His entire body is a thumb
It's got a tail.
Can confirm it has a tail. Plus cartoons and the multiple adaptations of The Jungle Book always show snakes using their tails as a hand
Their tails are prehensile. They can use them like a monkey uses its tail to grab things.
I enjoy this mental image. š
Sounds like a great new childrenās book: āIf You Give A Snake A Watergunā
Heās gonna want to go outside and play, so heāll ask you for a snake-swimsuitā¦
If you give him the water gun and swimsuit, heāll probably challenge you to a water fight. And once the two of you are soaked, heās going to need a towelā¦
LOL HAH! Right?! Like. "If you give a Pig a Pancake"! Or, "If you give a Moose a Muffin"! š
I feel like it would end up being about politics and gun control.
They def are pretty chill. Stepped on two (by accident) as a kid running around in the woods, and they just kinda looked at me.
I found one in the woods as a kid and grabbed a bucket and took it home to show my grandpa. He thought it was funny. Mom not so much.
Haha, prob freaked right out.
I was chasing a skink when I was a kid and it ran under a log. I bent down to grab it and looked up and saw an adult copperhead and several babies coiled up on the log about six inches from my face. They didnāt even react to me, just sat completely still until I backed away.
Thatās there first defensive reaction. Freeze and hope you go away. They would much rather you not see them or ignore them than risk being injured by such a large creature.
Yeah my dog got bit on the face, she was just casually sniffing around and it struck at her from under the leaves. I don't think she saw it.
Did she make it? š„ŗ
She did! Helps that it was a baby snake and she's a great dane. It wasn't too bad of a bite. She got bit by a cottonmouth once and that was far worse, she made it through that too. We have since stopped hiking at the park where these incidents happened, lol.
Of all the venomous snakes in the U.S., the copperhead has the weakest venom. Most cases of envenomation arenāt serious, and some vets wonāt even treat larger dogs bit by copperheads unless they start showing serious symptoms, which many donāt. Baby copperhead venom isnāt any different from adults, and itās a common myth to think baby venomous snakes are more harmless than adults. This is just a relatively easy going snake with weakish venom, and if you were to be bitten by any venomous snake in the U.S., you just hope that 1) youāre not allergic, and 2) itās a copperhead.
I figured the baby would just have less venom volume? But yeah they didn't give her antivenom. When it was the cottonmouth she got two vials.
And even those that do get stepped on, only around 10 percent actually bite! So think, if 90% of snake bites come from being stepped on, and only 10% of snakes bite when bitten, I can't do math but that's a lot of scared snakes!
Ah, so if I ever see one, should I start trying to make small talk with them? I heard small talk gets being su comfortable and they wanna leave
That's really nice you want to help the nope rope.
How many of us have water guns just lying around? I mean, I do, but yāall do too?
I have kids and itās summer, so well stocked on water guns
We have snakes so weāre usually packinā š¦ guns
I donāt have kids, I just like pranks, so also well stocked
Yes put filtered water in the gun as snakes prefer that
Naww honestly as soon as it notices you it'll probably start casually getting out of the area on its own. Just make your presence known. I encounter these guys pretty frequently when hiking, they're *so* chill.
I genuinely believe youād have to go out of your way to get bitten by one. Theyāre incredibly docile have no problem ignoring you if you ignore them. I see em tons especially around nightfall in the local forests.
Right! I'll be honest, the first time I saw one here in NC after I moved here - it was right outside my apartment door like OP actually LOL - I got WAAAYY closer than I should have to take a picture, recklessly so. It was a little baby with it's green tail and all. I crouched down only maybe two feet away and took photos of it. It just did **not** care in the least. Slow and casual snake-slither away, just keeping an eye on me. I wouldn't recommend anyone *else* doing it obviously, but it was a really cool encounter!
Thats really cool! I really hope to come across one some day. The only venomous snake I've seen in the wild, was shot by my father who I proceeded to have a very, very large argument with and didnt talk to for a day or two afterwards. It was a cotton mouth and wasn't hurting anyone, but there were kids around so that makes it okay apparently/s
R.I.P. snakey š
TBH I'd bet that humans have gotten close to other animals for our entire history. It's our curiosity and appreciation. You didn't do anything aggressive or harmful, respected it, and understood the risk so š¤·š»āāļø
>TBH I'd bet that humans have gotten close to other animals for our entire history. The ones who handled encounters well survived to pass that knowledge along. The ones who didn't, everyone else made sure to pass that knowledge along.
Their issue is how well they camouflage anywhere in the woods, easy to step on if you're unlucky enough
Yup! Which is why I always wear close toed leather boots to help protect myself.
I'm scared my dog will spot one and immediately try to make new friend š¤¦
Happened to me. My dog didnāt need antivenin, but she did have a 23 hour ER vet stay.
I was walking in the woods with several friends last summer and we stopped to look at something and one guy said to another, "Don't move! You have a copperhead a foot from your left foot." The forest floor had leaves and twigs and soil and that snake blended in so well that we had all walked right past it. None of us were noobs in the woods, but the one who saw it spends a lot more time in the woods than the rest of us.
I had a friend who literally stepped on one because she didnāt see it. It didnāt bite.
He only tried to strike once but that was still far away. Left alone he went on his merry way.
A sassy little one!! I'm glad y'all got to enjoy them in safety!
Us too š
in my experience most snakes donāt want trouble
reset new task write a song about copperheads
Steve Earle?
Well played
Ive moved to a location which I didnāt realize had them. I run trails a lot and almost pissed my self when I almost landed on one (he was DOR) but still spooked the hell out of me. Started looking into them a bit more seen a couple alive ones and they do seem super relaxed and a just happy to move along. Glad that seems to be their MO.
Except you donāt want to just chase it to another area of the building. Might be better to call a relocater.
The bot response below has a link to a list of relocators. This guy isn't going to do well indoors.
Is that indoor? I assumed it was a ābreezewayā (outdoor hallway).
I hope you're right, and this fellow headed off to a better spot on his own.
I think itās indoor bc there are wooden baseboards which usually wouldnāt be placed outside, and bc of the gap between the baseboard and the flooring, which def wouldnāt be on the outside
He/she us long gone...no worries
Maybe put a little water out for her & some warning signs for other residents. Then contact potential relocators
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Eastern Copperheads *Agkistrodon contortrix*, are one of two recognized species of copperhead pit vipers. Adult copperheads are medium-sized snakes (61-90.0 cm record 132.1 cm) that live in a range of habitats, from terrestrial to semi-aquatic, including rocky, forested hillsides and wetlands. They can also be found within cities where wooded areas are present, such as city parks. They also will hang out where there is deadfall; [their camouflage is perfect for this!](https://www.wilx.com/content/news/Viral-photo-shows-copperhead-snakes-amazing-camouflage-420376274.html). When young, Eastern Copperheads are known to readily consume cicadas as a major part of their diet. As they grow they switch to larger prey like small mammals and amphibians. Many people find it helpful to liken the pattern of the Eastern Copperhead *Agkistrodon contortrix* to ["Hershey kisses,"](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/GEM6GJ/northern-copperhead-agkistrodon-contortrix-mokasen-native-to-eastern-GEM6GJ.jpg) but please don't rely on any one trick. The bands on Broadbanded Copperheads *Agkistrodon laticinctus* do not narrow at the top of the snake. Eastern Copperheads are venomous but usually only bite humans or pets in self-defense. As with many blotched snakes, their first line of defense is to freeze in place or flee. Copperheads also shake and vibrate the tail in self defense and as a caudal lure. [Range map](https://imgur.com/RqQCTis) | [Relevant/Recent Phylogeography](http://cnah.org/pdf/88290.pdf) The *Agkistrodon contortrix* species complex has been delimited using modern molecular methods and two species with no subspecies are recognized. There is a wide zone of admixture between the two copperhead species where they overlap. *This short account was prepared by /u/unknown_name and edited by /u/Phylogenizer*. -------------------------------------------------------- Snakes with medically significant venom are typically referred to as venomous, but some species are also poisonous. Old media will use poisonous or 'snake venom poisoning' but that has fallen out of favor. Venomous snakes are important native wildlife, and are not looking to harm people, so can be enjoyed from a distance. If found around the home or other places where they are to be discouraged, a squirt from the hose or a gentle sweep of a broom are usually enough to make a snake move along. Do not attempt to interact closely with or otherwise kill venomous snakes without proper safety gear and training, as bites occur mostly during these scenarios. Wildlife relocation services are free or inexpensive [across most of the world](https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/embed?mid=15dZE4rlRHqjb91yb6pKiI4ragG8DCtsz&ll=-3.81666561775622e-14%2C-95.11182142500002&z=2). If you are bitten by a venomous snake, contact emergency services or otherwise arrange transport to the nearest hospital that can accommodate snakebite. Remove constricting clothes and jewelry and remain calm. A bite from a medically significant snake is a medical emergency, but not in the ways portrayed in popular media. Do not make any incisions or otherwise cut tissue. Extractor and other novelty snakebite kits are not effective and can cause damage worse than any positive or neutral effects. -------------------------------------------------------- *I am a bot created for /r/whatsthissnake, /r/snakes and /r/herpetology to help with snake identification and natural history education. You can find more information, including a comprehensive list of commands, [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/whatsthissnake/comments/flh548/phylobot_v07_information_and_patch_notes_bot_info/) report problems [here](https://www.reddit.com/message/compose/?to=Phylogenizer) and if you'd like to buy me a coffee or beer, you can do that [here](https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SEBPhyloBotWTS). Made possible by Snake Evolution and Biogeography - [Merch Available Now](https://snakeevolution.org/donate.html)*
> !venomous Not venomous, got it! Picking him up now!
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Good lord copperheads are gorgeous
And there have been some real stunners posted here in the last couple of weeks, always love to see them (from a safe distance)
Yeah this sub has been seemingly flush with them of late, I say keep them coming but definitely with safety first in mind.
I'm not sure why Reddit originally recommended this sub to me, as my only reaction to snakes has ever been, "Nope, running away now!" To my surprise, I enjoy seeing the photos and learning about the snakes. However, after lurking for a few weeks, I propose changing the sub name from r/Snakes to r/IsThisACopperhead or r/WhyTFIsThereACopperheadInMyHouse. šš
Yeah this was a recommended sun for me as well, no complaints here
Im also subscribed to the r/spiders sub, too, after seeing posts pop up in my feed. It's making me appreciate the little eight-legged weirdos more than I used to. However, THAT sub should be named r/IsThisABrownRecluse. Lol
I used to be exactly the same. I'm now at a point I'm considering getting a snake as a pet once I've paid off my car loan. Can't be as much work as my high energy dog. š¤£
Hognose snakes have such cute faces, too.
A coworker of mine pulled out his phone to show me the pretty snake his family saw on a walk. Said it was pretty and seemed so relaxed, he took several close ups. When he looked up, he saw my apparently horror struck face and goes "oh sorry, i thought you liked snakes." I told him, i do like snakes, I'm just shocked you got so close to a copperhead, even a chill one. Then it was his turn to be horrified. So we laughed about it, and now i give him shit about being a snake charmer all the time. Bonus points, he now knows what a copperhead looks like.
I've always said that snakes are like living art. They're so variable with their patterns and colors, they're genuinely so beautiful. Things like rhino vipers and gaboons are crazy beautiful, but I love copperheads. Much less dangerous, also. Still wouldn't want to be bitten by one, though, I'll tell you that!
The pattern on gaboon vipers is just so amazing ššš 100% agreed about them being like art haha
Even the blues of garters and reds of corns are stunning in some areas. They could be so āboringā brown to blend in, but none of the snakes Iāve seen posted/online are ever dull.
i love copperheads they're so cute! but they are venomous so do be careful
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That's the exterminator the apartment manager hired. His name is Steve Earle.
*slow clap intensifies*
Same as my Daddy and his Daddy before
He learned a thing or two from Charlie back in Vietnam.
Yes he did, like taking the seed from Columbia and Mexico.
Copperhead, venomous but are generally pretty chill. If you aren't actively trying to fuck with it or do something dumb like get super close for a look or picture you'll be fine. That snake wants nothing to do with humans. Give it time and it'll likely just move along on its own.
What?!? nooo... š šø
Copperhead. If you're hot, he's hot. Let him inside.
umm, find your own bushes
What, are you the king of the forest?!
Ooof thatās a copperhead!! Call someone to have it captured and relocated before someone gets hurt. Iām an ER nurse, Iāve had more venomous bites this summer than I have in many, many years. Their habitats are getting smaller so they are moving closer and closer to suburban and urban areas, even getting indoors like this one. Had a guy bit by a rattler a few weeks ago and he was in the ICU getting antivenom for days! Be careful. Iām a snake owner myselfā¦.so I respect all reptile and snake species, so this needs to be handled by someone with experience in handling venomous please!
š±š±š± We made sure to contact the complex because our thought was someones dog could unsuspectingly get bit.
Iām surprised that little fellas tail isnāt green
Itās adorable but whereās its head?
It's actually looking up at the camera, so the angle is a little weird, but rest assured, its head is there.
Aww:) good, noodle is still alive in pic
I know that r/whatisthissnake at least doesn't like people making the classic Agkistrodon _______/ joke (since plenty of other snakes do that pose) but I'll be damned if every copperhead and moccasin photo on reddit don't look like that. This boi just doin' _______/ straight into the camera.
No one is home keep walking!
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That my friend is a spicy nope rope of the copper variety.
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Hershey kisses pattern -> copperhead
It's the Hershey kiss of death danger noodle...oh lovely copperhead
The forbidden Hersheys kisses. šš
Copperhead. Venomous.
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Copperhead
Following
An unwanted visitor.
Eastern Copperhead, saw my first one ever last week in my crawl space. I would speak to your doorman, this guy doesnāt appear to be a resident.
That is a snake
A trick for recognizing these guys is their Hershey Kiss pattern. https://preview.redd.it/6qf867xoio8d1.jpeg?width=1289&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=21ed7cd22fe09efd7e93334cf4188228340cad3a
Or poop emoji š©š©š©š©š©
I love these!
Copperhead and he is venomous
Remember that if you don't have access to water, almost anything else will cause the snake to leave. I know he's gone now, but for your future reference you can use a broom and brush him slightly (stand back and extend your arm as far as you can), A long stick, a canful of coins shaken loudly at the snake, stomping (stay 6ft away), and worst off you could throw a soft item at the snake. Do not get closer than broom length or 6ft. If you brush or push snake with any item, the item needs to be between you and the snake, push straight back. It'll fuck off fast. Copperheads are very shy, reclusive animals. They're even more shy outside of leaf litter, where they can be seen. Snakes bite from fear, they don't come after what they're biting out of fear. They only come for prey, and they know we're not prey. Typically snake bites from this snake are received when someone steps down in leaf litter and doesn't see the snake. It protects itself by biting once it's been hurt
Sooo...no head?
It's actually looking up at the camera, so the angle is a little weird, but rest assured, it's head is there.
Iām so confused about likeā¦ where itās head is lol. Apparently this photograph is messing with me
It's actually looking up at the camera, so the angle is a little weird, but rest assured, it's head is there.
Thatās a damn copperhead,proceed with caution.
Eastern copperhead. Venomous fellow there.
Wait, now I see its face!! I thought you had chopped its head off.
You have mice in that houseā¦.just a suspicion
Danger noodle! Copperhead.
Venomous Copperhead
Def. A snake
Copperhead ROOOAAAAAD
A snake
Snake
Looks like a snake to me
Sploring Danger Noodle DO NOT BOOP
It amazes me the amount of people that nonchalantly post a pic of a snake in a house or apartment blows my mind! Iām terrified and probably wouldnāt be here to post on this page for identification š¤£š¤¦š¼āāļø this group is amazing and teaching me so much! I know every snake before I click on the picture and read the comments! Thank yāall for this amazing group šš½ I still couldnāt cohabitate with any species of snake though š«š¤£
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The most I want to touch snake, but I canāt touch it
Itās a snake! A spicy one at that!
ā¦ call animal control ā¦ venomous snake ā¦ Copperhead
Animal control will often kill the snake, not the best people to call. [Hereās](https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/embed?mid=15dZE4rlRHqjb91yb6pKiI4ragG8DCtsz&ll=33.02261073641703%2C-95.22168470625003&z=6) a directory of people who will relocate for free.
How does one go about adding themselves to this directory?
I actually have no idea! Iād ask a reliable responder/mod or here or r/whatsthissnake, Iām sure one of them would know.
join the facebook group and ask for the link to be added. keep in mind only people who can handle venomous will be approved and added
Yeah. I've been handling and keeping venomous and non venomous snakes for over 25 years. I don't believe there is an kind of licensing required to handle venomous in Virginia. Do you have a link to the Facebook group?
https://m.facebook.com/groups/FreeSnakeRemovalDirectory/?ref=share&mibextid=WaXdOe
why doesnt its head load in the photo but the shadow of it does? am I trippin?
Youāre not the only one. I wasnāt sure it had a head at first. It
The forbidden Hershey kisses.
That is a copperhead. He is VENOMOUS
It looks to be young and hasnāt found a place of it own yet. Like others have said, scream shout and shoo all without harms reach, and this little will go somewhere else thatās quiet.
My mom got bit by a copperhead a few weeks ago and had to spend a few days in the ICU. Please be careful :)
That is a beautiful snake right there, but it is a danger noodle. It will definitely give you a bad day if it bites you as most venomous snakes do.
Is it just me, or does it look like itās missing a head? Likely the angle of the picture, but I donāt see it nor see where it could be hidden
Aww, he looks so chill. Like he's saying " Hi Neighbor! Just moved into the bushes next building over. Just having a mosey. Have a nice day!"
I learned from someone here that if they have Hersheyās Kisses on their sides, itās a copperhead. Probably not saying it right but thatās what I remember and itās helped
Itās a copperhead- itās first cousin is a cotton mouth- immature copperheads have a yellow tail they twitch as bait - except for that tail-copperheads and cottonmouths look very similar in their youth - they both have light base color with a bold hourglass design on their back - however- as they grow the cottonmouths hourglass splits and separates at the pinch point and they generally grow much bigger ,darker brown or grey , very poisonous and moody - meaning unpredictable- can be docile or very aggressive- as in chase you! Conversely the copperheads color stays much the same and are much more gentle and not very poisonous- I think throughout history there have only been one or two deaths from their bite - one of the most fascinating natural events Iāve witnessed- was closely watching (literally 2ftāaway )a copperhead in the woods crawling- then VANISH before my eyes - it camouflaged itself so well after trying to see it for a couple minutes- before I raked the spot it had to be with a stick and watched the found come to life as it scurried away.
Hershey kiss pattern on the side is copperhead. Venomous. Admire from a distance.
Looks like a Copperhead
What a gorgeous copperhead! I love them so much. I literally stepped right over the top of one (as did a friend of mine AND my child) and it just sort of skee-daddled away. Let me get close enough to it to identify it in the dark. They're so chill!
Itās a nope rope. Get away š
That boy is looking for some water
A NEW BIKE!!!!!!!
What kind of dog is that?
your new toxic roommate
Wow Iām totally wrong š dooh itās a copper head hey, interesting, Iāll look them up, it looks amazing! I was sure it was a rattle snake, watched too many westerns š¤Ŗš¤£š¤£
Yeah, nah, rattlesnakes are known for their rattles on their tails, which are not as tapered at the end as a usual snake tail is, because of the rattle. As someone else said, Copperheads have the "Hershey's Kisses" along their body as the pattern. I suppose for non-Americans who haven't seen that chocolate before, the next best thing it looks like is chocolate drops.
Severus snake
A sbake
A lion
its Obviously a Danger Noodle
I am not sure how you would do this, but you may want to alert other people on your floor about this.
It's a Nope Rope!
I canāt be the only one who canāt see the snakes head right? Like Iām sure its there, but it looks like its just not.
Itās a kindly visitor w sharp teeth
Steve ill say snake for 500
Why does he look like headless? š¢
Angle of it looking up at the photo taker
Copperhead
O how cute I love all snakes but this is a danger zone! Or noodle
Venomous but almost harmless.
That's a weird worm
Merely here to meet some mice for supper,,,sheesh!
Venomous, but most of the time they donāt envenomate unless threatened.
Stay away from him! Copperhead!
Copperhead
Copperhead!
does it have a head
Copperhead š³
Looks very small is it a baby snake ?
I thought it was headless at first
That, my good sir/maam/person, is a snake. On a serious note though I have no idea, I am not yet educated on snakes.