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Copperhead Snake Identification: 3 Easy Tips! 

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Copperhead snakes are among the most feared and misunderstood reptiles in the Eastern U.S, so in this episode of The Wild Report let's learn how to identify a copperhead and learn more about how dangerous they actually are!
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If you've made it this far in the description, remember to be safe when creature adventuring! Most wild animals can cause injury if harassed, and I do not recommend attempting to capture any creatures without purpose and practice. The reason that I interact with wildlife is to produce these educational videos, and I have years of zoology experience under my belt. Also, I always ask permission from a land owner before exploring on their property, and you should do the same.
Keep adventuring everywhere, and keep your adventures safe at all times!
-Ben Zino
"How many are your works, Lord? In wisdom you made them all, the earth is full of your creatures."
Psalms 104:24
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@TheWildReportOfficial
@TheWildReportOfficial Год назад
I’m back. So you may have noticed that I have been completely absent from social media for the past seven months or so. I am not dead, nor have I stopped loving wildlife or even producing content. Actually, I’ve just fully embraced my current job as an outdoor educator, and focused my time and energy on providing the best programming possible to my in-person students instead of my online audience. With that being said, every shred of free time I’ve had has been spent out doing what I love most - exploring new habitats and discovering the amazing wildlife that can be found in them. Coming soon to The Wild Report are videos featuring the incredible animals that I’ve uncovered on my coastal adventures, with some returning stars from old episodes and also some really exciting never before seen species. I can’t wait for you to join me on these expeditions as we learn about the birds, herpetofauna, and marine life of the Georgia coastline. Until next time, stay curious and keep adventuring everywhere! -Ben Zino
@johnhanselman6371
@johnhanselman6371 Год назад
Good to know you were not out action due to an interaction with one of your play things. I enjoy your videos so I hope you supply new content from time to time..
@waltermaples3998
@waltermaples3998 Год назад
❤👍
@thehousescientistkai4282
@thehousescientistkai4282 Год назад
The king has returned
@bethannemoore1720
@bethannemoore1720 Год назад
I’m from (and moving back to) North Carolina as well! I am an amateur herp enthusiast and I have recently found your channel and my kiddos and I absolutely love it!! Thank you for your content! Looking forward to more!
@TheWildReportOfficial
@TheWildReportOfficial Год назад
That's awesome, excited to have you here!
@natureatyourdoor
@natureatyourdoor Год назад
Quarter million views in 9 days! Congrats! You have really established yourself on RU-vid! The algorithm recognizes your "CHANNEL AUTHORITY! And of course a grand stand on its own video! Tell me about the snake....how did you find it...I see you have just a twig in hand...just a surprise random encounter? Awesome!
@TheWildReportOfficial
@TheWildReportOfficial Год назад
Thanks, Frank! At the end of the day it's not the metrics that matter as much as encountering amazing animals and creating content that I'm proud of, but it is always nice when the algorithm is kind to me. It was an absolute surprise random encounter, I really didn't expect to see a copperhead on this day and was completely unprepared haha.
@stevencartlidge6574
@stevencartlidge6574 Год назад
Glad to see you back Ben. Copperheads are one of my favorite snakes to see.
@TheWildReportOfficial
@TheWildReportOfficial Год назад
Thanks, Steven! They are criminally underrated.
@Hammerback972
@Hammerback972 Год назад
Definitely top 3.
@yasha5041
@yasha5041 Год назад
What a good copperhead!! I really hope to see one in the wild someday, they're such pretty animals (and probably my favorite snake ever! I think they look adorable). They really don't deserve the bad rep they get. They're not aggressive or mean, they just want to go about their day peacefully like any other animal.
@TheWildReportOfficial
@TheWildReportOfficial Год назад
It was such a good boy. And exactly, if they weren't venomous I would totally boop their snoot haha
@mnjojo
@mnjojo 10 месяцев назад
We live in North Texas near a great woodsy trail system and went for a night walk last night and spotted five! Just doing their thing, it was fascinating.
@smetlogik
@smetlogik Год назад
Congrats on the new job, sounds right up your alley. As always, on point with the info, good looking specimen, too! Good to see you back at it.
@TheWildReportOfficial
@TheWildReportOfficial Год назад
Thanks man, the job has been awesome and I'm glad to be back to producing content!
@backachershomestead
@backachershomestead Год назад
I never get a chance to look at markings. I'm 🏃‍♀️ the other direction
@kick8472
@kick8472 Год назад
The kids and I were just talking about you the other day and hoping to see a new video soon ! Glad you’re back and hope school is going well.
@TheWildReportOfficial
@TheWildReportOfficial Год назад
I'm excited to be back, and have some really cool species lined up for the channel in the coming weeks!
@abosworth
@abosworth Год назад
Thanks for the video! Glad to see a new one from your channel. Just watched it with my young sons (2 and 4)and they loved it.
@TheWildReportOfficial
@TheWildReportOfficial Год назад
Glad you and your son enjoyed, thanks for watching!
@hurch1915
@hurch1915 11 месяцев назад
Very informative video...Many thanks for the education!
@TheWildReportOfficial
@TheWildReportOfficial 11 месяцев назад
Glad you enjoyed, thanks for watching!
@Summer-xm7zr
@Summer-xm7zr Год назад
No skip ads. Thanks. It is educational to watch.
@marya4717
@marya4717 9 месяцев назад
Great informative video, thank you!
@TheWildReportOfficial
@TheWildReportOfficial 9 месяцев назад
Glad it was helpful!
@tkreitler
@tkreitler Год назад
I am glad to see you posted a new video. I hope you get a chance to post more often.
@TheWildReportOfficial
@TheWildReportOfficial Год назад
Same here haha
@sharon1934
@sharon1934 Год назад
Copperhead are very common here in Raleigh, NC. This is best ID explanation I've seen. Big topic of discussion here in warm months.
@TheWildReportOfficial
@TheWildReportOfficial Год назад
Glad it was helpful!
@cynthiaquinn590
@cynthiaquinn590 10 месяцев назад
If a copperhead bites his tongue will he die from poison? lol
@BearInTheWoods931
@BearInTheWoods931 Год назад
Just the right amount of information. Thank you!
@TheWildReportOfficial
@TheWildReportOfficial Год назад
Glad it was helpful!
@ricetomeatyou852
@ricetomeatyou852 11 месяцев назад
Seeing copperheads in the wild was fun. Thanks for the video
@TheWildReportOfficial
@TheWildReportOfficial 11 месяцев назад
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!
@honeyelder
@honeyelder Год назад
Very helpful! Thank you!
@TheWildReportOfficial
@TheWildReportOfficial Год назад
Glad it was helpful!
@corym8358
@corym8358 9 месяцев назад
Great presentation! I see them a lot here in west Tennessee. They tend to freeze in place when someone or a predator approaches them. Almost ran over one with my bicycle in the park recently because it had stopped right in the middle of the paved bike path and was blended in with fallen leaves.
@TheWildReportOfficial
@TheWildReportOfficial 9 месяцев назад
Thank you! Yeah with copperheads I feel like they either sprint away or just do absolutely nothing haha
@ncherping8245
@ncherping8245 Год назад
Hey man great to see you bacl been looking forward to your videos I've been having great luck in beaufort County herping
@TheWildReportOfficial
@TheWildReportOfficial Год назад
Thank you, glad to hear you've had some herping successes this season!
@daviddalton9772
@daviddalton9772 Год назад
I think your good at giving info in your video. Good luck on not getting bit
@TheWildReportOfficial
@TheWildReportOfficial Год назад
Thank you!
@juelz713
@juelz713 Год назад
Welcome back
@TheWildReportOfficial
@TheWildReportOfficial Год назад
Thank you, glad to be back!
@user-jx7ep7wj5x
@user-jx7ep7wj5x 7 месяцев назад
Thank you for this info
@TheWildReportOfficial
@TheWildReportOfficial 7 месяцев назад
Glad it was helpful!
@williamsporing1500
@williamsporing1500 14 дней назад
We’ve got copperheads everywhere in Kentucky. I see them on my property all the time. They’re gorgeous snakes. Just like every other animal, if you leave them alone, they leave you alone.
@listenerofnature7899
@listenerofnature7899 Год назад
Awesome video, such a beautiful snake!
@TheWildReportOfficial
@TheWildReportOfficial Год назад
Thank you, it was beautiful indeed!
@criticalhitz481
@criticalhitz481 Год назад
what a beautiful copperhead! great to see you my friend!
@TheWildReportOfficial
@TheWildReportOfficial Год назад
It was absolutely beautiful, glad to see you too!
@American-Wilderness
@American-Wilderness Год назад
Great video!
@TheWildReportOfficial
@TheWildReportOfficial Год назад
Thank you!
@gangsterofhops
@gangsterofhops 2 месяца назад
Okay you got me! I just liked and subscribed. Just asked questions on your timber rattler video. Can't wait to view some more of your work. Built my house in a wooded rocky area and see many copperheads. I don't kill them but have had them warn me with a short strike a few times. I try to keep my lawn mowed to help discourage them from hunting by the house. Have seen my cats walk over the top of them without any conflict. I have however, had them act aggressively towards me occasionally. I don't understand the situation that sometimes causes this. Most I see are apr.2' long but I have seen a couple in the 4 'range and very heavy bodied like a timber rattler. Many people don't believe they get this big but I saw one crawl up a skid steerer tire once its tail on the ground and head on top of the tire so I had no problem estimating the length.
@TheWildReportOfficial
@TheWildReportOfficial 2 месяца назад
Thanks so much for subscribing, welcome to the channel! Glad you are able to (mostly) get along with them, it's interesting to hear that you've observed this kind of behavior, I'd love to hear more about these situations if you are willing to share! Any noticeable seasonality?
@gangsterofhops
@gangsterofhops Месяц назад
Always in late spring or early summer. I uncovered a copperhead when I moved a small Jon boat that was stored on a creek bank. The boat was still on the bank in the weeds and the snake soon had my father-in-law and I standing on top of the boat as it struck repeatedly and came up on the boat with us. It seemed to be territorial and defensive. I probably irritated it when I uncovered it but it was very persistent in its aggressive action. In an effort to not spread misleading information some of the other incidents I had may have actually been banded water snakes that I misidentified as copperheads as they quickly came towards us in an effort to get to sparse washed out tree stumps or into the water. I actually saw one lunge airborne off a tree stump past my buddies head and into the creek. On a visit to South Padre Island I walked past a light tan colored snake with markings in the sand and sparse scrub brush and returned to get a closer look. I approached cautiously about 3 ft away as I'm not familiar with snakes in that area. This snake did come towards me very quickly and I actually ran to get out of its way. As I turned to look it's still seemed to be pursuing me. My wife had the camera and was laughing too hard to get any video as she has never seen me show any fear towards a snake. She had a better view of the incident as I ran about 30 feet and said the snake appeared to be chasing and lunging at me. I have no idea what kind of snake that was but it is the only time I actually felt like I was being chased buy a snake.
@TheWildlifeBrothers
@TheWildlifeBrothers Год назад
Copperheads are amazing snakes, I have only ever seen one individual and now I’m dying to find a wild copperhead again. That was quite a calm snake, definitely goes to show that they are not always defensive or prone to bite. These are all solid tips to ID them, the brown/copper coloration can get confusing when Dekay’s brown snakes and Nerodia are present in an area but for the most part I think copperheads are pretty distinct. Nice work with this one man, very nice edit!
@TheWildReportOfficial
@TheWildReportOfficial Год назад
Yeah you absolutely must find some more, they are sooo beautiful and I love seeing the different color/patterns of different individuals. Glad you enjoyed!
@user-rn1pb8hq2s
@user-rn1pb8hq2s Год назад
​@@TheWildReportOfficialwh#t Youare saying you love me I love. One persen myself 🎉
@Zepeto_user123
@Zepeto_user123 Год назад
It was fun meeting you
@willnorthcuttiii4905
@willnorthcuttiii4905 Год назад
Very beautiful snake
@brianmunyon5669
@brianmunyon5669 Год назад
He seems very peaceful and patient, really not aggressive. Just chillin.
@TheWildReportOfficial
@TheWildReportOfficial Год назад
Precisely!
@Katsumi_Suzuki
@Katsumi_Suzuki Год назад
Ay, sharkbait, you got another vid! Very interesting and educational! Now I can identify a copperhead snake if I see one.
@TheWildReportOfficial
@TheWildReportOfficial Год назад
Thank you, glad that you learned a little more about these guys!
@trainattendant5810
@trainattendant5810 Год назад
That snake was so calm. Living in California, I'm not familiar with Copperheads, so this video is very interesting. On a side note.....if you see Big Bertha this year, please to another video with her. What a big beautiful creature.
@TheWildReportOfficial
@TheWildReportOfficial Год назад
Glad you enjoyed! I will definitely film Bertha if I see her!
@ellieingram253
@ellieingram253 Год назад
welcome back, I was one of the kids from the 4h camp.
@TheWildReportOfficial
@TheWildReportOfficial Год назад
Hi there, welcome to the channel!
@theunboxedmommy3765
@theunboxedmommy3765 Год назад
love you ben
@user-qv6lb5vy4b
@user-qv6lb5vy4b Год назад
It's good to respect the copperhead like any pit viper
@TheWildReportOfficial
@TheWildReportOfficial Год назад
Absolutely!
@Bitter_Beauty_Music
@Bitter_Beauty_Music Год назад
I literally thought about how you hadn't posted in a while today and five minutes later I see this 😂
@TheWildReportOfficial
@TheWildReportOfficial Год назад
Haha well get ready for lots of new videos!
@davidnichols6174
@davidnichols6174 11 месяцев назад
Thank you. Your tips help with ID. But seeing size, speed, movement and behavior of real snakes builds familiarity and comfort: be careful when you cannot see but if you can see a copperhead they are easy to just leave them alone.
@TheWildReportOfficial
@TheWildReportOfficial 11 месяцев назад
I'm glad these are helpful, it definitely pays to be aware of your surroundings in potential copperhead habitat with low ground visibility!
@waltermaples3998
@waltermaples3998 Год назад
Hey Ben 👋.Great video. Long time no see. I hope all is well my friend. ❤.Have you ever been bit by a poisonous snake 🐍?
@TheWildReportOfficial
@TheWildReportOfficial Год назад
Thanks Walter! I have never been bit by a venomous snake, mostly because I always use proper handling techniques and work with a spotter!
@fireside9503
@fireside9503 Год назад
They are everywhere here in Daniel island, SC
@thickgirlsneedlove2190
@thickgirlsneedlove2190 Год назад
I'm in Pennsylvania and their known up here
@samuelfink4799
@samuelfink4799 Год назад
After hiking one day last year I came back to my campsite which was in East Tennessee(Erwin) and had one come right from underneath my truck and it made its way through my campsite. I had just been getting firewood out of the truck and luckily for once my 4lb dog exhibited some common sense and didnt attack it like she tries to do everything else. It was my first time seeing one and it was beautifully marked and all but disappeared once in got back into the debris of the forest floor.
@TheWildReportOfficial
@TheWildReportOfficial Год назад
That is how they are often encountered - simply passing through on their way from one destination to the next. Glad you had a positive experience!
@annjones3672
@annjones3672 Год назад
Thanks to you and a friend who likes snakes, I am much more tolerant of snakes. Copperheads however I still kill because I can't have them in the yard with the dogs. I know this disappoints you and if I didn't have dogs, I would leave them be. Thank you for your videos and all the snake info.
@ellieingram253
@ellieingram253 Год назад
I know u. u were from GA 4h center. im from CS
@richardhincemon
@richardhincemon 8 месяцев назад
Akistrodon contortrix mokasen the Northern Copperhead and the Akistrodon contortrix phaegastor the Osage Copperhead. Used to be five subspecies of Copperheads now Herpetologist have decided that only two subspecies are recognized. Go figure 🤔
@TheWildReportOfficial
@TheWildReportOfficial 8 месяцев назад
Yeah it's sad, I miss the subspecies :(
@mjn5501
@mjn5501 Год назад
Those pits on the side of the head also should tell you that it's a pit viper...
@terripleasanton7198
@terripleasanton7198 21 день назад
When I see snakes they usually take off or act aggressively, then I take off, how come this guy was calm and let you observe him.
@TheWildReportOfficial
@TheWildReportOfficial 21 день назад
Just like people, snakes have personalities, and this one was really chill!
@Allyourbase1990
@Allyourbase1990 7 месяцев назад
Well it’s kind of a relief copper heads aren’t likely to kill you , because I live near a lake in ga close to Atlanta , and they are everywhere
@TheWildReportOfficial
@TheWildReportOfficial 7 месяцев назад
Yep, they are super common in disturbed systems!
@chadsingleton732
@chadsingleton732 Год назад
They are beautiful
@TryMyMartini
@TryMyMartini 10 месяцев назад
I live in Georgia. On the NextDoor app, I keep seeing people near me posting pictures of the "Copperhead" they are proud that they killed. It's almost always a heartbreaking picture of a harmless Water Snake, that was killed for no reason. I did see a beautiful Copperhead in my front driveway. She was hiding under the base of our basketball hoop. I called the neighbor so his 12 year old son could come over and see her but I didn't bother her. My brother said I should kill her because we have dogs and kids in the neighborhood, but I couldn't. There wasn't anyone available to come out because it was during the dark Covid days. I hope she's ok, eating chipmunks, and still as pretty as ever!
@TheWildReportOfficial
@TheWildReportOfficial 10 месяцев назад
Aww man yeah that stinks. But I'm glad you have a resident copperhead, that must be so cool!
@timothycoleman8916
@timothycoleman8916 Год назад
My Great Great Grandfather died one week after bite on hand. 1923. He wouldn't see a Dr, treating with coal/linseed oil. Meigs County, Oh.
@srice4u
@srice4u Год назад
It's not only venom why you should seek medical attention,but also reptiles have really bad bacteria in their mouths ,also baby copperheads often have a bright yellow tail
@DesertNebula
@DesertNebula Год назад
Big up to the hersey kiss snakes 🐍
@user-qv6lb5vy4b
@user-qv6lb5vy4b Год назад
I had relatives living in the Smoky mountain chain that said the copperhead moved them out said too many snakes!!
@drikonrokon852
@drikonrokon852 Год назад
Don't forget baby copperheads are grey or silver (if not some copperhead babies)
@TheWildReportOfficial
@TheWildReportOfficial Год назад
And they have neon tails!
@drikonrokon852
@drikonrokon852 Год назад
@@TheWildReportOfficial grew up in central Texas country side so I've seen my fair share of them only seen baby ones twice, I own a ball python and learning how to read snakes body language since they are mostly silent creatures
@brandonnazelrodt2819
@brandonnazelrodt2819 Год назад
Thank you friend! Ive caught a wild one and trying to tame it for 2 years now slowly learning her body language. Love the videos you produce
@Hammerback972
@Hammerback972 Год назад
Copperheads are a good one in my opinion, but not the best. Rattlesnakes just seem to have a lighter taste, a bit flakier, and of coarse much more size generally. I could probably identify each (When prepared properly)
@scottalexander4379
@scottalexander4379 Год назад
So just to clarify for the viewers, I had a copperhead kill a full grown bull with three strikes
@ellieingram253
@ellieingram253 Год назад
we dissected sharks together
@adrianramirez1657
@adrianramirez1657 Год назад
Shark bait i wish we could come back 🙏
@amandawitherspoon6779
@amandawitherspoon6779 Год назад
They are pretty snakes.
@TheWildReportOfficial
@TheWildReportOfficial Год назад
Yes, absolutely!
@nancybeam7051
@nancybeam7051 Год назад
Need variation of younger snakes
@TheWildReportOfficial
@TheWildReportOfficial Год назад
I have an old video about that on my channel, but am going to make an updated edition soon!
@Fred-wy4ix
@Fred-wy4ix Год назад
Not me. I know my place and my place is a few feet away from them They stay away from me or I will introduce them to SMITH AND WESSON. I understand their needs and as long they respect my space, I promise to respect theirs.
@jackelofnar
@jackelofnar 7 месяцев назад
Except if you're in Australia none these steps are correct
@TheWildReportOfficial
@TheWildReportOfficial 7 месяцев назад
Well yes true
@michaelbeever7592
@michaelbeever7592 Год назад
Remember.. Dead Copperhead Snakes are the best Copperhead Snakes.
@user-qv6lb5vy4b
@user-qv6lb5vy4b Год назад
The most feared snake of the great Smoky mountains!
@tdw5933
@tdw5933 9 месяцев назад
Are they tasty? Asking for a friend.
@tangie06_33
@tangie06_33 Год назад
It can easily kill a dog or small child.
@rvh77
@rvh77 Год назад
Obviously you know what you're doing. But the shorts make me cringe for your safety.
@TheWildReportOfficial
@TheWildReportOfficial Год назад
Yeah it's all about respecting the snake's body signals and ensuring that I never become complacent while working in close proximity to a hot snake!
@maggiefranks6849
@maggiefranks6849 Год назад
How to identify a copperhead: poke it with a stick and play with it 😆
@scottfrazer8376
@scottfrazer8376 2 месяца назад
I don't recall seeing any actual poking in the video
@The_Bastard_Heretic
@The_Bastard_Heretic Год назад
That's a nice clean adult copperhead, wild copperheads are not that clean. This one has no ticks, no mites, no battle scars its a model. Wild copperheads hang out around leaves and that tail would be rattling against leaves if a human approached them. You don't have to lie to educate.
@richardhincemon
@richardhincemon Год назад
Akistrodon contortrix paid actor played by the Nerodia sepidon tick free actors union 😆
@Ftybr57
@Ftybr57 Год назад
This is a dangerous and immature video. You are way to close to that snake and people that don’t know how to steer clear of their strike range could do this with a stick and get bitten!🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬
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