The Osage copperhead is one of five sub-species of copperhead (genus Agkistrodon) found in North America. Length: 24 to 36 inches Diet: Small mammals, frogs, lizards, small snakes, birds and some ...

The copperhead (Agkistrodon contortrix) is the most commonly encountered venomous snake in the Lowcountry where it is associated with lowland habitats and adjacent upland areas.

Copperheads (Agkistrodon contortrix) are venomous snakes that inhabit the Eastern and Central United States. But could you pick one out of a lineup of venomous snakes? If the answer is no, then ...

As Helen points out, the Agkistrodon contortrix , or as most people call it, the copperhead snake, is venomous, so it's not something you'd be happy to see on a hike. "Cute but venomous, so no ...

Adult venomous "Southern copperhead" snake, Agkistrodon contortrix, as it was coiled in its natural South Carolina environment. Clemson Cooperative Extension Facebook ...

The copperhead, a venomous pit viper and close relative of the cottonmouth, occurs throughout South Carolina. This species is also known as the “highland moccasin” or “pilot.” The ...