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Posted: 5/3/2024 8:04:25 PM EDT
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The copperhead is the most amazing camo pattern in nature.
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 5/3/2024 9:18:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Action45: The copperhead is the most amazing camo pattern in nature. These are pretty cool too. 
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Posted: 5/3/2024 9:45:22 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/3/2024 9:50:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By azjeeper: https://i.pinimg.com/736x/e1/2c/89/e12c891e814f98c44665c3f22ab60783--can-you-find-it-see-it.jpg I know they're often lamented around here, but snakes are really cool creatures.  |
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Posted: 5/3/2024 10:01:51 PM EDT
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Was squirrel hunting a mid October afternoon in South Louisiana. Forgot the "off" and the mosquitoes were tearing me a new one. Decided to make my way back to the truck and was halfway there when I spotted an OLD can of OFF on the ground. Even for the early 90s it had the design of the earliest ones I knew (orange cap/white can). Anyway, I reached for it in desperation thinking maybe it still had some repellent under pressure that could possibly relieve my misery a little. As my hand got within six inches, my brain registered the little foot-long copperhead coiled up right next to it. Never saw the little bastard. Until I did. Got my heart pumping and I stepped back and killed him with my P89. Just for scaring the shit out of me. Yes, the can still worked, and yes, I sprayed the shit out of myself with it's contents. Thus anointed, I continued the hunt, and ended up bagging three fat fox squirrels that I eventually dined upon. All these years later, it still amazes me how inconspicuous that little snake was.
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Posted: 5/3/2024 10:02:00 PM EDT
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That’s an old picture and it was taken with a microwave , welcome to 2010 OP.
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Posted: 5/3/2024 10:03:43 PM EDT
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Ok now this is just one of the many reasons I like the northeast
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NC, USA
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Posted: 5/3/2024 10:17:10 PM EDT
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I had a big one try to climb onto my lap a few years back while spring turkey hunting. That was an invigorating experience! I wouldn’t have noticed him if it weren’t for my hunting headphones being cranked all the way. I heard him moving through the leaves in a hurry and initially couldn’t figure out what was making the sound until he was right on top of me. I think I yelled “OH FUCK THIS!” as I somersaulted onto the muddy trail in front of my seat. Weirdest thing ever. People don’t believe me till I show them pics from my phone. They are essentially invisible in the woods. Best camo ever!
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Posted: 5/3/2024 10:36:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By trails-end: If you don't see it and step on that fucker you won't call it timid. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By trails-end: Originally Posted By JBecker_72: Thank god they are incredibly timid for a viper. Because their camouflage is amazing. If you don't see it and step on that fucker you won't call it timid. A lot said the same for my coral snake thread. "Oh they're so docile, errmerrgerrdd whyyd you kill it? Idiots. |
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 5/3/2024 10:52:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tifosi: Damn, that's insane. I know they're often lamented around here, but snakes are really cool creatures. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/02425/snake-in-leaves_2425759k.jpg Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tifosi: Originally Posted By azjeeper: https://i.pinimg.com/736x/e1/2c/89/e12c891e814f98c44665c3f22ab60783--can-you-find-it-see-it.jpg I know they're often lamented around here, but snakes are really cool creatures. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/02425/snake-in-leaves_2425759k.jpg The habitat they occur in is incredible as well. Entire mountains of white granite with black speckling, dry white sand river beds, etc. The Gaboon you posted is incredible too. Nature truly is amazing, and snakes are extremely cool creatures! |
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Posted: 5/3/2024 11:04:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By azjeeper: These are pretty cool too. https://il9.picdn.net/shutterstock/videos/3941261/thumb/1.jpg I see that one. |
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Posted: 5/3/2024 11:25:31 PM EDT
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VA, USA
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Posted: 5/3/2024 11:27:57 PM EDT
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I saw it right away, but I got them on my property.
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VA, USA
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Posted: 5/3/2024 11:31:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JBecker_72: Thank god they are incredibly timid for a viper. Because their camouflage is amazing. I came up on one when out on my tractor. It struck the front end loader. PING!!! A different time I was trimming vines next to my side steps and had the clippers right down at the ground. I saw movement, and below the tall grass there was a copperhead slowly sliding right under my hands. I was less than an inch from touching it. It just moved on. |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 5/3/2024 11:34:59 PM EDT
[Last Edit: WildBoar]
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Hows their venom? A Coworkers son was bit and he did pretty well. Not fun of course but no permanent damage. Tiny kid too.
Not that I want to get tagged by one to any degree but how are they compared to say an Easter Diamondback as we dont have Copperheads this far South |
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 5/3/2024 11:45:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WildBoar: Hows their venom? A Coworkers son was bit and he did pretty well. Not fun of course but no permanent damage. Tiny kid too. Not that I want to get tagged by one to any degree but how are they compared to say an Easter Diamondback as we dont have Copperheads this far South Copperhead venom is fairly mild for a North American pit viper. That being said, all pit viper envenomations should be taken seriously. E Diamondback venom is not only more potent, but their yield FAR exceeds that of a copperhead. |
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Posted: 5/4/2024 9:26:30 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By konger: People don't believe me till I show them pics...  |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 5/4/2024 11:33:00 AM EDT
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Took me about 10 seconds on my phone
I average one copperhead every time I burn my brushpile, so I’m kind of tuned to them. |
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Posted: 5/4/2024 2:20:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GlockfanUT: Find the copperhead in this photo! https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/111848/IMG_0940_jpeg-3204888.JPG |
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Posted: 5/4/2024 2:29:52 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Windustsearch]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Codyboy: A lot said the same for my coral snake thread. "Oh they're so docile, errmerrgerrdd whyyd you kill it? Idiots. You can step on coral snakes all day long and not have to worry about it. They aren't going to be able to chew a 1 mm fang through your shoes, or leather gloves for that matter. You have to put special effort into getting bit by a US coral snake. Some that posted in your thread know a whole lot more about it than you, they aren't the idiots. |
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 5/4/2024 4:00:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AmericanPeople: I see that one. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AmericanPeople: Originally Posted By azjeeper: These are pretty cool too. https://il9.picdn.net/shutterstock/videos/3941261/thumb/1.jpg I see that one. They can be a bit more challenging in the field! 
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TX, USA
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Posted: 5/4/2024 4:43:02 PM EDT
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So,
Just how big is that snake in the OP photo? 12 inches? I couldn't see it, but maybe that's because I'm used to seeing rattlers between 4-5ft long. They are so big they cannot hide, unless completely under a bush. Oh, and the big ones? they don't run away from humans. They just coil up like a boxer waiting for the bell to come out fighting. |
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Posted: 5/4/2024 4:50:45 PM EDT
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AL, USA
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Posted: 5/4/2024 4:57:50 PM EDT
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I came across one on a trail covered in leaves just like the op pic. The ONLY reason I saw it was because it opened its mouth showing the white inside. It was a small snake and had a very small bit of green left on the tip of its tail so I'm guessing it was a juvenile cottonmouth.
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Posted: 5/4/2024 5:26:50 PM EDT
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Look for the "S" shape...
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Posted: 5/4/2024 7:16:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Clemson_John: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/346734/snake_jpg-3205501.JPG Found the bobcat and the other snakes, but I'm striking out on this one. |
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Posted: 5/4/2024 7:26:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 549: Found the bobcat and the other snakes, but I'm striking out on this one. Click To View Spoiler |
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Posted: 5/4/2024 7:28:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Clemson_John: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/346734/snake_jpg-3205501.JPG 
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NV, USA
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Posted: 5/4/2024 7:29:41 PM EDT
[#29]
I find it pretty easy to find snakes in the wild. I just walk while shuffling my feet. The snake does all the work.
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Posted: 5/4/2024 7:30:31 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/5/2024 5:19:20 AM EDT
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USA
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Posted: 5/5/2024 8:06:44 AM EDT
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It's in the center of the pic.
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Posted: 5/5/2024 8:10:40 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By burnprocess: Found. Been on here before. A great pic regardless. Is this the one with like 3 of them that got posted a few years ago? Needless to say.....someone better call DIB's....... 
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Posted: 5/5/2024 8:16:57 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TZ250: Took this pic a few years ago https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/319389/6170662781_f6e20c5e3e_o_jpeg-3205925.JPG Cool! |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 8:31:58 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ciraxis: Well, you are sort of right. LOL...well done |
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