Copperheads are found in wet wooded areas, high areas in swamps, and mountainous habitats, although they may be encountered occasionally in most terrestrial habitats. Adults usually are 2 to 3 ft. long. Their general appearance is light brown or pinkish with darker, saddle-shaped crossbands. The head is solid brown.
Copperheads feed on mice, small birds, lizards, snakes, amphibians, and insects, especially cicadas.
Like young cottonmouths, baby copperheads have a bright yellow tail that is used to lure small prey animals.