Copperhead snakes: Facts, bites & babies – Live Sciencewww.livescience.com › References[1]
Is A Copperhead An Aggressive Snake?
Beane says copperheads aren’t aggressive snakes, they aren’t out to bite humans and if a homeowner kills or relocates a copperhead from the backyard, another snake will take its place. Guest host Anita Rao talks to Beane about these myths and why they persist.[2]
What Time Of Day Are Copperhead Snakes Most Active?
Copperheads are most active from the late afternoon into the evening, and prefer cooler areas to hide. They hibernate in the winter, and emerge in the spring for mating season.Aug 26, 2020[3]
Are Copperhead Bites Fatal?
Although it may be painful, copperhead bites are only mildly dangerous to most people. The venom of a copperhead is actually the lower among all pit vipers, and of the 2,920 people bitten annually by copperheads, just . 01% result in fatalities.[4]
What Do You Do If You See A Copperhead Snake?
If you do see a copperhead, leave it alone or call a professional to relocate the snake to a safer place. Do not try to kill the snake, because you increase your chance of being bitten.[5]
Resources
[1]https://www.livescience.com/43641-copperhead-snake.html
[2]https://www.wunc.org/environment/2018-07-18/why-you-should-let-a-copperhead-live-in-your-yard-debunking-snake-myths
[3]https://www.newsweek.com/its-baby-copperhead-snake-season-heres-what-you-need-look-out-1527747
[4]https://a-z-animals.com/blog/copperhead-snake-bite-how-deadly-are-they/
[5]https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2022/05/31/snakes-copperheads-safety-treatment/