Find the Copperhead

[k0ua]

I see it, but he got me..took me to long.

James K0UA (snakebit in branson)

 

[dex3361]

Wow I would have stepped on the snake. Its a copperhead for sure. Its a northern copperhead and we have them here although we also have southern copperhead in the same area. Though I have never seen southern copperheads here at my place I have seen and killed quite a few of the northern variety.

 

[sam5570]

well i had my shotgun ready but the date ran out on my ammo before i found it im bit and the bad part i had a gun

 

[dave1949]

I see him, his head is pointed to the lower right and it is not a copperhead like any Texas ones I have seen and I have seen hundreds. Copperheads down here are browner and while they do not chase you they do not retreat. they hold their ground and strike when you wonder too near. Each year the local paper list several bites. I've had a friend a cousin and an uncle get bit. They all survived but relay painful swelling stories.

http://farm1.staticflickr.com/227/481359196_024972fb72_z.jpg?zz=1



Edit: I found the original picture and picked it right out. He is not where I thought he was in the above picture. The colors must be a tad off, I usually spot them quickly.
Find the copperhead - Illusions - CKA

I finally found it in the original you linked. Tricky devils. We don't have copperheads, or for all practical purposes, any poisonous snakes here. That isn't a pattern my eyes are trained to pick out. I'd be a goner.

 

[Western]

I figured it would be coiled up ready to strike. I still can't tell which end is which.

His head is on the left "end".

 

[TCJatko]

That's some effective camouflage.

 

[LJH]

I'd be snakebit too. :ashamed:

You Eastern guys can keep your stinkin' copperheads & moccasins, at least our rattlesnakes (usually) extend the courtesy of a warning buzz before they ruin your day. 'Tis the reason my EDC pistola is always loaded with some snakeshot in the season.

 

[texasjohn]

Took me about 7 seconds....but I knew to look for it...and missed the poison ivy/oak...looks like ivy to me, but I'm itching anyway!!

 

[creekbend]

I spotted it. The "Booger" gets an A+ for concealment.

 

[DT86]

I got him after some looking, but I too would have been bit.