Copperhead Snakes - in Florida
A.k.a. Highland Moccasin, Chunkhead and Southern Copperhead Snake
Copperheads are medium sized snakes. Normal length is around 30 inches (75 cm). They have alternating bands ranging in color from gray to red-brownish. Some of the dark bands have spots in them. Copperheads in Florida, and other states that they inhabit, have quite a deep pit between the nostrils and their eyes. This is also true of the Cottonmouth & the rattlesnakes.
Where to find them in Florida
In Florida the Copperhead can only be found in North Western part of the State – in the so called panhandle. Copperhead prefer swamps or any area close to water such as places near the Apalachicola River. They are not uncommon and they quite often migrate to suburban areas in search of food and shelter.
Bites from Copperheads
If you are allergic to all sort of bites or stings or if your health is poor or if you are very young, a bite from a Copperhead snake can be life threatening. Like with any other snake one must seek immediate medical care if an encounter with a snake became a little to tense. Copperhead Snakes are dangerous so don't try handling one yourself unless you have hands on experience with snakes.
Copperhead Snakes are dangerous and venomous so don't try handling one yourself unless you have hands on experience with snakes.
Don't try to be 'macho' if a Copperhead Snake bites you. The bite will give you pain no matter what. You may also be susceptible to an infection the place the snake bit you.
A trick with their tail
The snake uses its tail to trick potential prey into thinking that they can approach it. They can’t. With lightning speed the Copperhead can deliver a deadly strike killing any little rodent or any other small animal that comes in its way.
