Copperhead Snake Striking

I was turkey hunting,and got bit by a copperhead I almost stepped on.Not to worry I had snake boots on.But I got some great footage of him striking at me and my son as we took his picture.

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[ranger1100ky]

Never has been a copperhead related fatality in Kentucky since records have been kept.

Timber rattlesnakes have accounted for fatalities in Kentucky, but those cases were mostly as a result of snake handling churches. (Which are few in number)

Bottom line... venomous snakes are best left well alone... and neither handled, teased or otherwise screwed with.

[slowbowvideo]

@ranger1100ky

You are so right. I know I mentioned it before here, but this snake actually struck me while I was turkey hunting before I knew he was there.I did have snake boots on,so all was well,but I figured I would shoot some video of the culprit. Very aggressive snake,which is odd because copperheads are usually not all that aggressive.

[slowbowvideo]

Yes it is though to be a lesser evil than say a Rattler,but mild is relative.A envenomation can result in severe pain and agony,necrotic tissue,impacted circulation,a host of other symptoms,and months of discomfort,Not something you really want to go through I`m sure. As far as tempermant? Where copperheads are found,they are rsponsible for more bites than any other species of venomous snake that inhabit the same range.Your are right,they are best left alone.

[AtarahDerek]

Well of course he struck you. You're actively harassing him. It's a wonder he didn't strike any higher than your boots.

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@AtarahDerek

This footage was taken during the photo session after the hit. A fascinating creature like this needed to be documented.The actual strike on my boot was not recorded. It happened as I was walking down a trail he was occupying,and was unprovoked,aside from the fact that we were both there,and my footfall was close to him,unseen by me before it happened.I`m happy they are becomin more abundant.There was a time they were killed on sight.I`m glad that`s changing.

[187hardtime]

damn hes nice size too annd looks like he ment buiness..whats scary is he held his ground

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@187hardtime

I think most venomous snakes will do that if you encounter them closely.The copperheads,rattlers and cottonmouths I have come across all seem to take a defensive posture,rather than flee like a black snake or garter snake will.I have also noticed that when they do depart,they are not very quick,and move more slowly than other snakes as well.I guess when you pack a punch like they do,you don`t need to be built for speed.

[togian755]

My understanding is that copperheads possess mild venom and temperament and dislike biting people. I do know that very few human fatalities result as a result of copperheads. But it is of course never a good idea to disturb any wild animal that can defend itself and cause injuries to people.

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@jurassicsushi

Yeah,got to be careful.They are so cryptic you simply don`t see copperheads until it is too late.I just was walking through some kind of thick ground cover,and felt something smack the side of my boot,look down and theres this 3 foot copperhead hangingfrom the side of it.I guess I must have come close to stepping on him.

These guys scare me more than the rattlers we have in the mountains around here,at least they let you know they are there most of the time.

[jurassicsushi]

Holycrap! I'm glad you guys were protected. That snakes camouflage is crazy.

Great footage though. great job.