Don't Tread On Me!

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written 5/26/06 4:45 AM, published 5/26/06 4:45 AM

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Bad Boy on the edge of the road next to a parking lot at the lake. He was very much alive and very active, but I think he was hit by a car as he has a spot of blood on his side, which is not seen in this photo, and the snakes tougue is hanging out.

I think Rockey will attest that, as colorful as this one is, it is best left alone. The copperhead is the only poisonous snake in my area, though the bite is not fatal, it can be painful and does require medical attention.

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bugaboo
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5/26/06 4:56 AM

He's beautiful, love the colors. Great shot!

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BusyB1965
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5/26/06 5:05 AM

don't like snakes but there are some with beautiful colors and this is one of them.

- Blessings

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lilbit
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5/26/06 5:05 AM

Great capture Paul!

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Sopris
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5/26/06 5:33 AM

Almost feel sorry for the creature, with his tongue hanging out and all - then I remembered it's a snake! Nice shot.

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Anonymous Hero
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5/26/06 5:46 AM

too bad for him....his colors are amazing!

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surferguy
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5/26/06 5:56 AM

I hate snakes..... but nice shot ... I would have skiped it and crossed the street....

- Growing Up is Optional...

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JustPeachy
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5/26/06 6:14 AM

Good shot. Fascinating creature

- Good Kitty No More

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Pyro43
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5/26/06 6:35 AM

Good capture, Paul. I'm glad he didn't capture you!

- Mmmmmm... Multiplicative

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Photo Yaloo
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5/26/06 6:58 AM

I don't remember seeing a copperhead that orange and bright. The ones I see around here are more dull in color.

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MudMistress
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5/26/06 9:05 AM

I am not a big snake fan, but that is an interesting shot! And now I know what a copperhead looks like! Thanks!

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Jump1ok
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5/26/06 9:56 AM

Nice shot

- Misunderstood

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RobinG
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5/26/06 10:34 AM

Nice shot! I saw my first live copperhead last sunday. He was in my yard so my husband took care of him. Hadn't seen them around the house before. Hope there aren't any more. :o)

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ROCKADEE
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5/26/06 11:25 AM

A Beautiful Creature, And One You Don't Want To Mess With... A Friend Of Mine Was Bitten By One A Few Years Ago. He Was Lucky And Was Able To Get Medical Treatment Right Away And Suffered No Permanent Damage.

- NATURE RULES!!!

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chef009
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5/26/06 11:34 AM

nice shot Paul.........now run it over, I only say that because as a kid I would've ran out in the street and tried to pick it up...and that wouldn't be such a good idea.

- With these Hands

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pistolcolt
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5/26/06 12:03 PM

Sorry, folks, that looks like a King Snake!!! US poisonous snakes are all (except for the Coral, a VERY RARE BIRD) pit vipers, and they have a larger arrow head shaped head, very separate from the body. This poor King snake probably had mouse blood on his side, he's a constrictor and great around rodents. Also, Copperheads are dull colored.

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Paulamouse
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5/26/06 1:43 PM

Don't bet on it Colt. I'm turning this one over to Rockey. Here's another view. Copperhead 2

- Cheeze Pleeze

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Lidljo
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5/26/06 1:59 PM

Beautiful snake - glad you weren't hurt by him.

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jimmyneutron
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5/26/06 2:44 PM

Everyone this is a Corn Snake.....

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Photo Yaloo
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5/26/06 2:59 PM

I can't attest to whether it is or isn't a copperhead. I haven't seen one that color, but I do know that there are several different kinds of copperheads. One of my college classmates kept snakes. He had 4 different types of copperheads all varying in size, length and venom. However, they were all a dull brownish gray.

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ROCKADEE
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5/26/06 3:03 PM

After Taking a Closer Look At The Second Shot That Paul Posted, Jimmy Is Right It's A Beautiful Corn Snake... And I Have Seen Some Copperheads That Were Very Light In Color.

- NATURE RULES!!!

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Paulamouse
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5/26/06 3:25 PM

Thanks much for the help on the clarification of this one guys.

- Cheeze Pleeze

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