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Osage copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix phaeogaster

Description:

This medium sized copperhead was found crossing the road at about 65 degrees fahrenheit he was photographed and moved off the road.

Habitat:

Some forests but lots of cow pastures and rocky hills

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7 Comments

KevinBBabbitt
KevinBBabbitt 11 years ago

Thanks Maria!

Maria dB
Maria dB 11 years ago

wonderful series!

KevinBBabbitt
KevinBBabbitt 11 years ago

It was cold outside so it was acting sluggish and I felt comfortable to get semi-close still staying out of the striking range, and then I zoomed in a little bit.

lightning103101
lightning103101 11 years ago

How did u get that close

KevinBBabbitt
KevinBBabbitt 11 years ago

Thanks melanie and argy bee, the snake did all the work though :)

Mark Ridgway
Mark Ridgway 11 years ago

Nice shots Kevin.

MelanieRochat-Hyde
MelanieRochat-Hyde 11 years ago

Beautiful shots!

KevinBBabbitt
Spotted by
KevinBBabbitt

Sapulpa, Oklahoma, USA

Spotted on Oct 12, 2012
Submitted on Oct 24, 2012

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