Is this a Copperhead Snake?

   / Is this a Copperhead Snake? #11  
Not a copperhead, maybe a milk snake? They have a similar pattern, but don't have the same markings on the head of a copperhead. They're harmless, but get big and act aggressive (imitate a copper head), so I for one don't try to get close enough to distinguish the marks on the top of the head!
 
   / Is this a Copperhead Snake? #12  
If it doesn't have two humongous fangs, it's not a copperhead, or a moccasin, or a rattler.

Note: Several snakes wil buzz their tails on leaves to imitate a rattlesnake; but they are not poisonous.
 
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I think you are correct now that I read your link and looked at this.

The red-brown stripe running down its back is what makes me think you are correct.

http://www.dnr.sc.gov/education/pdf/VenomousSnakesSC.pdf

The stripes (crossbands) are also consistent, usually another good way to help identify various snakes. (Cottonmouth can be hard some times since their color patterns vary so much) I have had many kinds of rattlesnakes, but never a CaneBreak, that is a "purdy" snake.
 
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The buzzard hadn't got to it yet so I got a better pic that shows the rattles.

This snake was small about 18" or so.
 

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   / Is this a Copperhead Snake? #20  
Looks like a bull snake to me. They look like rattlers and will actually shake their tail hitting objects to emulate a rattler. Non poisonous. We get quite a few around are place late spring sunning themselves on the back (south side) porch.

The garderns are out now.. I have gotten pretty good at "dealing" with them.. Even the huge bulls. :)
 

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