The well-known copperhead is often mistaken for lesser-known species of nonvenomous snakes. One common snake that is sometimes confused with the venomous copperhead is the similar-looking chicken ...

Copperheads and kingsnakes both inhabit much of the eastern and central United States, but their habitats may be the only thing they have in common. If you’ve ever wondered how to tell these snakes ...

Copperhead snakes, though the most common biting snake in the U.S., rarely cause fatalities. Six venomous snake species reside in Mississippi, including the copperhead, rattlesnakes, water moccasins, ...