Marvel at big snakes, like the giant anaconda, unusual turtles, such as the pancake tortoise, and colorful lizards, such as the gila monster. Reptile and Amphibian enthusiasts are encouraged to stop by the Herpetology Lab. Here, with the assistance of staff and volunteers, visitors can interact with a kingsnake, a cornsnake, a blue-tongued skink, a white's tree frog, a bearded dragon and other gentle creatures. Luckily, the Copperhead has the least potent venom of all. If more venom is injected, swelling and discomfort can last for a few days and treatment is needed.
Copperheads prey on small rodents, toads, and young birds.
On warm, humid summer nights it is likely that these snakes will be out searching for food and are frequently seen on the warm pavement of a road or driveway. From October through March they will be less active because of the cooler temperatures and will not feed. It has a color pattern similar to the Copperhead. If you want to learn more about Copperheads and other local snakes, several field guides to Reptiles and Amphibians are available in the thesaurus shoppe.