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Did you know: It's baby copperhead time of year?

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
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Harmonium1923 · 51-55, M
JFC. You know what I don’t want to see when I go out my door in the morning? A POISONOUS SNAKE! WTF?
@Harmonium1923 i did a screech jump midair. I was already stepping off step when I looked down
@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.