cousin just bitten twice...not so forgiving venom...been in ICU and transferred to Cardiac after a month. adose that sound forgiving and non-harmful?? Triangular heads are venomous and dangerous! Be very careful..
I had one of these in my living room, I wasn't trained to remove it through non-lethal means therefor I had to use lethal means to remove it. It was such a pretty animal, it attempted to bite me when I tried to remove it non-lethally, it was not worth the risk. Very pretty. :(
Regarding rattle snakes vs copperheads, rattlesnake venom is releases throughout your body in pockets as it moves through your system. Each new spot must be treated. Copperhead venom hits the bite spot and expands, but only the bite area needs treatment. Rattlesnakes are therefore more lethal, and copperheads less so, although if untreated, serious infection can kill.
61-16, copperheads are not docile! The warn by biting and releasing a small amount of poison,at least the adults do. Triangular heads on snakes are a red flag that they are venomous. Round headed shy snakes are safe.
this underplays the venom of the copperhead bites. I once mistook a copperhead for a rat snake... it bit me & within a few minutes my hand was swollen to triple its size, and the pain was intense. I spent 4 days in the hospital, was treated with rattlesnake anti-venom, which helped. If not treated, the area that has been bitten can necrose,leaving amputation as the only choice.Don't take copperheads as lightly as this guy does.
a while back i saw a juvinile copperhead beside my house an thought it was a different snake because the bands and copper colour wasn't showing yet. anyways my cat was tryin to kill it so i picked it up and put it in a box to relocate it... imma nature boy!
I was riding me bike today (near West Point) and came across a dead copperhead in the shoulder of the road. It looked like it had been hit by a motorcycle since a 4 inch section was squashed. As a mountian biker I've seen a lot of local snakes including water snakes, timber rattlers and black rat snakes (and of course the very common garter snakes) but this was my first copper. I was sorry it was dead but since I road right past in at first maybe I was lucky lol.
What is the snake in the photo @ the very beginning of the video, the one with the brown and beige block pattern? I saw this snake on the road (Southwest PA); its head was triangular shaped and irredescient copper colored in the sunlight. I tried to shoo it off the road so it would not get hit and it turned to challenge me so it did not seem to have the docile demeanor you describe as a copperhead.
@61sam16 - No, Brooklynboy is giving you wrong info. That is not a garter snake. Its closer to that of a large rat snake. Also non-venomous. Garter snakes do not grow that large and are generally shown to have thin yellowish stripes running lengthwise down the body.
see i fucking new it i used to live in Maryland and swore to the grave to my parents that there were copper heads in mryland one day i was walking in theys weeds along the river and a snake like the size of me started attacking im like holy shit this looks like a copper head my friends that were with said the same thing but our parents thought we were crazy.
Honestly, you probably ran into a water snake. Water snakes are known for nasty behavior. I caught a copperhead at my uncle's house last year on his patio. The thing was so docile that I walked right up to it without it even so much as moving. The cat walked up and sniffed it, and it didn't bother it at all. It didn't start to get upset until I picked it up with the snake handling tool. However, I've suffered many bites from the similar looking water snake. Grumpy dudes.
I was getting sick and tired of stray dogs, especially the pit bulls, coming into my backyard. So I hired a professional, who collected a dozen copperheads for my yard. Last month, I found six dead dogs in my yard. I love my copperheads!
@stephenwinkler Bullshit. My wife has been a vet tech for over 20 years. A copperhead bite is serious, but you wont find dead dogs in your yard. Two of my own dogs have been bitten by copperheads, and both are sitting behind me now as I write this.
PS. There has never been a reported human death from a copperhead bite, just as a side note.
@PoppaBlue59 What did you do for your dogs, for the bite? Incidentally, some snakes give only a dry bite, some snakes only give a small portion of the venom, and some snakes releash the whole load. What kind of dog do you have? Certainly, a Great Dane might survive a bite, while a tiny toy breed will not. Since the venom of a copperhead is hemotoxin, I would be more concerned of the lost of the limb, then death. Local tissue damage around the bite. Amputation, mabye? What do you think?
@stephenwinkler Sorry Stephen, I shouldn't have been rude in my post. We have Boston terriers. They were not dry bitten, the swelling was awful, and they were damn sick. We gave them antihistimine medication, pain meds and a steroid shot to reduce the swelling and edema. As long as their airway is not compromised by the swelling, they will usually recover on their own, but since we can make it easier for them, we do. A bite from a rattler is another story though. Many dogs don't survive.
@stephenwinkler Copperhead venom is relatively mild, compaired to that of a rattler. Rattlesnake venom has far more enzymes and peptides that destroy tissue. While it is mostly hemotoxic, it is also strongly neurotoxic. Also, rattlers are bigger and produce more venom, so the chances of getting a big jolt are greater.
@Tschurarji Hello! I was stationed in Germany from 1981-1983. Lovely country, very nice people. I live in Texas and copperheads are very common. They are truly beautiful snakes. We also have western diamond back rattle snakes here, although they are not as common. Last summer I found a diamond back that was 4 feet, 9 inches long, ( almost 1.5 meter) and as big around as a tennis ball! Take care, chuss!
@Tschurarji I was stationed in Baumholder, with the 8th Infantry division. I traveled every chance i got. I spent 4 days in Garmisch, on holiday. What a beautiful place it is!
I killed a Copperhead earlier this evening. It was alittle bigger than that one. My brother killed a rattlesnake yesterday evening after dark at 7:50 pm. Was crossing the blacktop road not far from where we live. Had 8 rattlers and a button...
hell I handled these, cotton mouths, rattlesnakes, coral snakes, and non-venomous snakes.. and like coreysm1th said if you walk away and give the snake it's space it won't bother you.. I just can't seem to do that though haha
@Darkuser22 If there is a copperhead snake just leave him alone do not try to kill him , thats how people get bit because If he strikes he doesn't miss. But he will leave you alone way more scared of you than you are of him.
@coreysm1th I have eight children, this ain't the discovery channel dude!
I have killed eight in two years, I have a 39" hide curing now. Copperhead venom is not "forgiving" either it causes necrosis, resulting in amputation.
@Darkuser22 Lol me to :p , when my bro was mowing the lawn he came in and said that he saw a snake in the yard and it was a copperhead... I hate snakes :( lol
look it's george bush's chubby brother :)
rich1051414 1 month ago
im afraid to go out side my house cause of this snake they r in wv too
GameHacker12000 3 months ago
peoples have own their snakes just 6-18 inches
ravigill61920 3 months ago
cousin just bitten twice...not so forgiving venom...been in ICU and transferred to Cardiac after a month. adose that sound forgiving and non-harmful?? Triangular heads are venomous and dangerous! Be very careful..
caddygirly 3 months ago
@UMDHGIC
Can you give me some advice on where to find snakes? I hiked a few times in the woods and couldnt find anything.
wolfgurl990 4 months ago
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tetekofa 5 months ago
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tetekofa 5 months ago
I had one of these in my living room, I wasn't trained to remove it through non-lethal means therefor I had to use lethal means to remove it. It was such a pretty animal, it attempted to bite me when I tried to remove it non-lethally, it was not worth the risk. Very pretty. :(
2tur 5 months ago
my mouse is a razer copperhead -.-
GeorgeIDK 6 months ago
Right like I'd hold on
MrTheGreatOne1 6 months ago
Copperhead's are soooooooooooooooooooooooo kewl!!!!!!!!!
Nezzy3180 7 months ago
Regarding rattle snakes vs copperheads, rattlesnake venom is releases throughout your body in pockets as it moves through your system. Each new spot must be treated. Copperhead venom hits the bite spot and expands, but only the bite area needs treatment. Rattlesnakes are therefore more lethal, and copperheads less so, although if untreated, serious infection can kill.
Momlady1 8 months ago
61-16, copperheads are not docile! The warn by biting and releasing a small amount of poison,at least the adults do. Triangular heads on snakes are a red flag that they are venomous. Round headed shy snakes are safe.
Momlady1 8 months ago
this underplays the venom of the copperhead bites. I once mistook a copperhead for a rat snake... it bit me & within a few minutes my hand was swollen to triple its size, and the pain was intense. I spent 4 days in the hospital, was treated with rattlesnake anti-venom, which helped. If not treated, the area that has been bitten can necrose,leaving amputation as the only choice.Don't take copperheads as lightly as this guy does.
Momlady1 8 months ago
a while back i saw a juvinile copperhead beside my house an thought it was a different snake because the bands and copper colour wasn't showing yet. anyways my cat was tryin to kill it so i picked it up and put it in a box to relocate it... imma nature boy!
SuperRockStar1098 8 months ago
I was riding me bike today (near West Point) and came across a dead copperhead in the shoulder of the road. It looked like it had been hit by a motorcycle since a 4 inch section was squashed. As a mountian biker I've seen a lot of local snakes including water snakes, timber rattlers and black rat snakes (and of course the very common garter snakes) but this was my first copper. I was sorry it was dead but since I road right past in at first maybe I was lucky lol.
ParisLondonRoma 9 months ago
What is the snake in the photo @ the very beginning of the video, the one with the brown and beige block pattern? I saw this snake on the road (Southwest PA); its head was triangular shaped and irredescient copper colored in the sunlight. I tried to shoo it off the road so it would not get hit and it turned to challenge me so it did not seem to have the docile demeanor you describe as a copperhead.
61sam16 9 months ago
@61sam16 just a garter snake, no harm to you at all : )
brooklynboy521 9 months ago
@61sam16 - No, Brooklynboy is giving you wrong info. That is not a garter snake. Its closer to that of a large rat snake. Also non-venomous. Garter snakes do not grow that large and are generally shown to have thin yellowish stripes running lengthwise down the body.
RoninHawk 9 months ago
@RoninHawk the snake in the beginning IS a garter snake its a checkered garter snake.I work with and breed rat snakes and that is NOT a rat snake
mrdylanmagic 8 months ago
@mrdylanmagic - Yeah youre right. I didnt see the early photo, and thought they were referring to the first snake in the film.
RoninHawk 8 months ago
@RoninHawk well sorry you would be wrong there too.Its a northern pine snake not only do i know that but he said so in the video
mrdylanmagic 8 months ago
@mrdylanmagic - Noted
RoninHawk 8 months ago
@61sam16 its a garter snake dont listen to roninhawk
mrdylanmagic 8 months ago
@mrdylanmagic - Yes, I stand corrected.
RoninHawk 8 months ago
see i fucking new it i used to live in Maryland and swore to the grave to my parents that there were copper heads in mryland one day i was walking in theys weeds along the river and a snake like the size of me started attacking im like holy shit this looks like a copper head my friends that were with said the same thing but our parents thought we were crazy.
ckyownz9 11 months ago
@ckyownz9
Honestly, you probably ran into a water snake. Water snakes are known for nasty behavior. I caught a copperhead at my uncle's house last year on his patio. The thing was so docile that I walked right up to it without it even so much as moving. The cat walked up and sniffed it, and it didn't bother it at all. It didn't start to get upset until I picked it up with the snake handling tool. However, I've suffered many bites from the similar looking water snake. Grumpy dudes.
rabidpensfan 10 months ago
@ckyownz9 yeah probably he was really close to water, thats were he retreated to.
ckyownz9 10 months ago
Are you saying a bite from a Copperhead snake is harmless?
br76892 1 year ago
I meant to say, maybe. Sorry about the misspelling.
stephenwinkler 1 year ago
I was getting sick and tired of stray dogs, especially the pit bulls, coming into my backyard. So I hired a professional, who collected a dozen copperheads for my yard. Last month, I found six dead dogs in my yard. I love my copperheads!
stephenwinkler 1 year ago
@stephenwinkler
wow thats weird
LiIWeeZzy 1 year ago
@stephenwinkler Bullshit. My wife has been a vet tech for over 20 years. A copperhead bite is serious, but you wont find dead dogs in your yard. Two of my own dogs have been bitten by copperheads, and both are sitting behind me now as I write this.
PS. There has never been a reported human death from a copperhead bite, just as a side note.
PoppaBlue59 1 year ago
@PoppaBlue59 What did you do for your dogs, for the bite? Incidentally, some snakes give only a dry bite, some snakes only give a small portion of the venom, and some snakes releash the whole load. What kind of dog do you have? Certainly, a Great Dane might survive a bite, while a tiny toy breed will not. Since the venom of a copperhead is hemotoxin, I would be more concerned of the lost of the limb, then death. Local tissue damage around the bite. Amputation, mabye? What do you think?
stephenwinkler 1 year ago
@stephenwinkler Sorry Stephen, I shouldn't have been rude in my post. We have Boston terriers. They were not dry bitten, the swelling was awful, and they were damn sick. We gave them antihistimine medication, pain meds and a steroid shot to reduce the swelling and edema. As long as their airway is not compromised by the swelling, they will usually recover on their own, but since we can make it easier for them, we do. A bite from a rattler is another story though. Many dogs don't survive.
PoppaBlue59 1 year ago
@PoppaBlue59 What is the difference between the copperhead bite and the bite from a rattlesnake?
stephenwinkler 1 year ago
@stephenwinkler Copperhead venom is relatively mild, compaired to that of a rattler. Rattlesnake venom has far more enzymes and peptides that destroy tissue. While it is mostly hemotoxic, it is also strongly neurotoxic. Also, rattlers are bigger and produce more venom, so the chances of getting a big jolt are greater.
Take care.
Kc
PoppaBlue59 1 year ago
@PoppaBlue59 Thanks!
stephenwinkler 1 year ago
@stephenwinkler Try it ;-)
Tschurarji 1 year ago
my brother steped on a copperhead when he six, it did even bite, people think that there so bad, but I dont think there bad at all
wdhyde64 1 year ago
my brother got bite by a coppherhead in april
loveamat 1 year ago
Eaven in germany copperheads are interesting.Have a male as pet.So calm and nice.I like this nice american snake
Tschurarji 1 year ago
@Tschurarji Hello! I was stationed in Germany from 1981-1983. Lovely country, very nice people. I live in Texas and copperheads are very common. They are truly beautiful snakes. We also have western diamond back rattle snakes here, although they are not as common. Last summer I found a diamond back that was 4 feet, 9 inches long, ( almost 1.5 meter) and as big around as a tennis ball! Take care, chuss!
PoppaBlue59 1 year ago
@PoppaBlue59 Hey.Where have you been at the armee?I did work for the 6th ASG in bavaria.Garmisch,Ansbach&Wuerzburg.
Tschurarji 1 year ago
@Tschurarji I was stationed in Baumholder, with the 8th Infantry division. I traveled every chance i got. I spent 4 days in Garmisch, on holiday. What a beautiful place it is!
Take care!
PoppaBlue59 1 year ago
I caught one of these today, a baby. I put it in a bucket and took it far away and let it go.
CryptoDriver 1 year ago
I killed a Copperhead earlier this evening. It was alittle bigger than that one. My brother killed a rattlesnake yesterday evening after dark at 7:50 pm. Was crossing the blacktop road not far from where we live. Had 8 rattlers and a button...
231MasseyFerguson 1 year ago
hell I handled these, cotton mouths, rattlesnakes, coral snakes, and non-venomous snakes.. and like coreysm1th said if you walk away and give the snake it's space it won't bother you.. I just can't seem to do that though haha
hataCONTROL187 1 year ago
where did you get your hook
exoticsnakes 1 year ago
a woman where i live said there was a copperhead snake outside of our condo apartments, im scared of snakes :S
Darkuser22 1 year ago
@Darkuser22 If there is a copperhead snake just leave him alone do not try to kill him , thats how people get bit because If he strikes he doesn't miss. But he will leave you alone way more scared of you than you are of him.
coreysm1th 1 year ago
@coreysm1th I have eight children, this ain't the discovery channel dude!
I have killed eight in two years, I have a 39" hide curing now. Copperhead venom is not "forgiving" either it causes necrosis, resulting in amputation.
PoorMansPlato 1 year ago
@Darkuser22 Lol me to :p , when my bro was mowing the lawn he came in and said that he saw a snake in the yard and it was a copperhead... I hate snakes :( lol
OverdoseOnGlue 1 year ago