Its common name is the Northern Copperhead. It is also venomous snake.
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There are no specific poisonous snakes in Richmond, Indiana, but in Indiana, the Northern Copperhead (Agkistrodon contortrix mokasen), the Western Cottonmouth, otherwise known as the water moccasin (Agkistrodon piscivorus leucostoma), the Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake (Sistrurus catenatus catenatus), and the Timber Rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus) are the snakes that are poisonous.
The Copperhead (Agkistrodon contortrix) is a native reptile of North America. See related link to Wikipedia for more information.
The copperhead, Agkistrodon Contortrix, has a similar pattern, and may even vibrate its tail when threatened, as do cottonmouths, Agkistrodon Piscivorus..Both are in the Pit Viper family, sub family Crotalinae, along with the rattlesnakes.
Copperhead is a venomous snake (Agkistrodon contortrix) of the eastern and central United States, having a reddish-brown body marked with darker crossbands arranged in an hourglass pattern.
No. Copperheads and water moccasins are two different species, though they are closely related. The copperhead is Agkistrodon contortrix. The water moccasin is Agkistrodon piscivorus.
Rattlesnake
Common nameScientific nameGeographic rangeEuropean adderVipera berusEurope and AsiaDeath adderAcanthophis antarcticusAustralia, New GuineaDwarf adderBitis peringueyiNamibia, AngolaHorned adderBitis caudalisSouth Africa, Zimbabwe, Angola, NamibiaMany-horned adderBitis cornutaNamibia, South AfricaNamaqua dwarf adderBitis schneideriSouth-West South AfricaMountain adderBitis atroposZimbabwe, South AfricaPuff adderBitis arietansAfrica, YemenPuff adderHeterodon spUnited StatesNight addersCausus sp.Sub-Saharan Africa
The scientific name of a cottonmouth snake is Agkistrodon piscivorus.
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The copperhead snake (Agkistrodon contortrix) has a venom that is considered moderately toxic compared to other venomous snakes. Its bite can cause pain, swelling, and tissue damage, but fatalities in humans are rare. Most copperhead bites are not life-threatening and can be treated effectively with medical attention. However, it is important to seek prompt care if bitten, as individual reactions can vary.