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Southern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

Description:

A light tan body with dark brown saddles going all the way down the body.

Habitat:

Found in oak dominated areas, they rely on their ability to blend in amazingly well with the oak leaves to catch prey. This guy was found while road cruising at night.

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6 Comments

victoria.vikspics
victoria.vikspics 10 years ago

very beautiful snake and very well camouflaged!

bloodyshoegamer
bloodyshoegamer 10 years ago

Beautiful snake.

KimCozad
KimCozad 10 years ago

What a beautiful snake!

Tom15
Tom15 10 years ago

Sounds like your trips have been really productive, with all sorts of herps and birds! I'll be watching for your new postings.

AshleyT
AshleyT 10 years ago

Thanks Tom! Yes, we put it in a bucket with another bucket on top, and the next morning took pictures, then released him back where we got him from :) I have more herp spottings coming from my trip last weekend, several being lifers :)

Tom15
Tom15 10 years ago

Fantastic job Ashley! Did you collect it at night and take these shots during the day?

AshleyT
Spotted by
AshleyT

Texas, USA

Spotted on Apr 27, 2013
Submitted on May 2, 2013

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