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No it is not. The above is misleading. It is illegal to kill any kind of snake (including the poisonous copperhead and rattlesnake) in Maryland without a permit from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Yes, a rat snake could potentially kill a copperhead or a rattlesnake due to its ability to constrict its prey and overpower them. However, in the wild, they would generally avoid confrontation if possible rather than actively seeking out other snakes to kill.
Copperhead snakes become inactive at temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
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No. Copperheads and rattlesnakes are related, but the copperhead is notable in that it lacks a rattle.
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