| Description:
The Northern Copperhead ranges in size from 2-3.5 feet. Body
coloration is light tan with dark brown bands. The bands are
narrower across the back and wider at the sides. Small dark brown
spots are usually found between the bands. Head is a copper
color. Pupils of eyes are vertical. A heat-sensing pit is
located between the eye and nostril. Juveniles are similarly
colored but with a yellow tail. Scales are weekly keeled and anal
plate is not divided. Scales are in a single row on bottom side of
tail.
Habitat: Normally found in rocky
hillsides and mountainous areas, but can be found in many other areas.
Behavior: The Northern
Copperhead is venomous. Copperheads feed on mice,
amphibians, small birds, insects and other small snakes.
More information: Copperhead
- KY Snake Identification
Copperhead
- Common Reptiles of KY
Northern
Copperhead - NatureServe Explorer
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