contortrix) are both stout-bodied snakes.
Lowest Conservation Concern. Copperhead snakes vary depending on the species and environmental conditions. It encompasses much of our Atlantic and Gulf coasts (excepting the Florida and southernmost Texas coasts) as well as the southern plains. Photos by Dr. Steve A. Johnson (UF). This snake will be seen basking during the day when weather is cool but not cold. Copperhead venom is hemolytic, meaning it breaks down blood cells. Their geographic range extends from southern New England to the eastern parts of Kansas and Nebraska, and then south to eastern Texas to the Florida panhandle. Copperhead Habitat and Behavior: The well-known copperhead snake, though not hugely common, has a fairly large range, is most often found within the eastern coast of North America and the midsouthern states, along the Mississippi drainage. May be increasing in parts of Coastal Plain, especially where fire is suppressed. The snake's cross banding and coloration provide excellent camouflage in its usual habitats. On average, a single copperhead snake lives around 18 years. Geographic Range. DESCRIPTION: Two of the five subspecies of copperhead snakes are found in Alabama. The American copperhead's range extends from Massachusetts southwestward to Texas' Big Bend. Why you shouldn’t remove a snake from your backyard: They're part of the world, they have home ranges, and most snakes know exactly where they are. However, Copperheads have a very limited range in Florida, so be sure to check the range map for help with identification. Where do copperhead snakes live?
However, this snake’s venom is less toxic than that of other North American snakes. The northern copperhead (A. c. mokeson) and the southern copperhead (A .c. Most frequently encountered venomous snake in Alabama. Copperhead Venom. These snakes live quite close to humans, and because of this they result in some of the most common venomous snake bites in the United States. They’re all over the US. The Copperhead (Agkistrodon contortrix) is found in 28 states throughout the central and eastern United States. This snake prefers the cover of forest, though it will often make its home or den in rocky areas and ledges. This snake gives birth to live young (does not lay eggs).
Most bites occur because someone doesn’t notice the snake and steps directly on it. Copperhead. The snakes typically feed on mice and other rodents, but will also go after small birds, lizards, and frogs. Northern copperheads range from Massachusetts to Florida to Nebraska. During the heat of summer, it will stay hidden during the day and become active at night. In October the Copperhead retreats to its underground den to hibernate until late February or early March.