copperhead

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The North American copperhead, Agkistrodon contortrix, a type of pit viper.

From National Geographic • Jul. 25, 2023

It wasn't long before she had her own run-ins with the slithering creatures—including a bite she received from a copperhead while doing yardwork.

From Scientific American • Sep. 18, 2022

If you do see a copperhead, leave it alone or call a professional to relocate the snake to a safer place.

From Washington Post • May 31, 2022

Lancaster County resident Jesse Rothacker found the two copperhead snakes on the busy bike trail in the middle of their fall breeding.

From Fox News • Sep. 10, 2019

He stands in front of Dill and lifts the copperhead off himself.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner