A venomous Copperhead (Agkistrodon contortrix) snake at Monte Sano State Park in Alabama. The potency of a snake’s venom can change depending on the time of year and the snake’s nutritional status.

There may not be cottonmouths (water moccasins) in Ohio, but there are copperheads in Ohio. The state is home to three species of venomous snakes, including one subspecies of the famous copperhead. In ...

Northern Copperhead, Agkistrodon contortrix is a venomous pit viper found in Eastern North America. Image via Deposit Photos Their coloration varies depending on their habitat, but they generally have ...