Copperheads - Facts for Kids

A copperhead snake, possibly a broad-banded or northern copperhead, coiled amongst dead leaves and twigs. The venomous snake has a pattern of distinctive hourglass-shaped bands of reddish-brown and tan.

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Facts About Copperheads For Kids

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Copperheads belong to the pit viper family (Viperidae), which means they have special heat-sensing pits between their eyes and nostrils that help them find warm-blooded prey!

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