So be careful. I almost stepped on one stepping off my front step yesterday. The yellow tipped tail is unmistakable.
Anyway, here's about the little venom noodles.
Baby copperheads are typically born in late summer and early fall, with August and September being the peak months. They are born live, and the young snakes are venomous from birth. Here's a more detailed breakdown: Late summer/early fall: Copperheads give birth to their young during this time, which includes August, September, and sometimes into early October. Venomous from birth: Baby copperheads are born with fangs and venom that is just as potent as an adult's, according to Live Science.
Baby copperheads might be less adept at regulating the amount of venom they release in a defensive bite, but this doesn't mean their bites are inherently more dangerous. Habitat: Baby copperheads seek out cool, damp places to hide, like under logs, in rock crevices, or in leaf litter. Caudal luring: Young copperheads may use their yellow-tipped tails to lure prey, a behavior known as caudal luring
As a snake enthusiast, I appreciate your post. Also, as much as I like snakes, I also do a mighty leap when I take a step and realize one is right where I'm about to put my foot. One question snake experts haven't answered for me: why do snakes like to lie just outside my door, stretched across the walkway?
The young snakes haven’t learned how to control their venom amounts so they can give you a lot in one bite so they are as dangerous as the older ones. Sometimes the older ones will dry-bite because they want to save their venom for prey.
@Bexsy it’s wild realizing how many hops you still have in you when you barely notice you’re about to step on a rattler. The last time it happened to me I could have easily two hand dunked on an NBA rim and I’m old af.
@Musicman I have always thought if someone goes after a copperhead with a shovel or hoe, what happens if they miss. If you pew-pew them you can do it a few times and not have to get that close to them.
