In my experience this is the most frequently killed snake in Virginia. Very few recognize it as a juvenile Black Rat Snake (Pantherophis alleghaniensis) because they assume it would be black as well. In this video I describe other reasons why it is such a frequent victim at human hands. I also explain how to disinguish it from a Copper Head (Agkistrodon contortrix). It seems for many "every snake is a copperhead", snakes must be killed, venomous or not I must kill what I fear, and etc.!
4 авг 2024