The Copperhead Snake: Appearance, Biology, Life Cycle, Habitat, Diet, Behavior



Everything about the copperhead snake is what you’ll get in this read.

Appearance
Appearances could be awe-striking, and the copperhead snake is one of the most beautiful snakes you’ll ever see. It comes with a standout copper color, which gives it a distinct shine through its entire body. Also, this snake has a colorful, beautiful head which its base reclined beside its eyes. It’s mostly found in the Eastern coast of the US.

Biology
Copperhead snakes mate during the early to mid-months of the year. They’re snakes that don’t lay eggs, and also they don’t breed every year. But when these snakes do breed, they deliver at least ten snakes live.

Life Cycle
These snakes are ovoviviparous, meaning they give birth to live babies just like humans. When the birth cycle is open, these snakes could live on for more than a decade depending on their closeness to food and the safety of their habitat.

Habitat
This snake takes preference in living close to mountainous areas. They’re also present in marshland areas, and you can find them easily adaptable even in captivity.


Diet
Copperhead snakes mostly enjoy eating small mammals, rodents, frogs, etc. They could also diversify to eat small birds when the need arises.

Behavior
Copperhead snakes are more inclined to run away than bite, and even when they bite, their venom isn’t entirely fatal. The only downside of getting bit by a copperhead is that the wound could get infected if there isn’t any urgent medical help.



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