The eastern copperhead (Agkistrodon contortrix), [3] also known simply as the copperhead, is a widespread species of venomous snake, a pit viper, endemic to eastern United States of …

Oct 1, 2018 · This dataset represents a species known range extent for Agkistrodon contortrix (Copperhead). These range maps are created by attributing sub-watershed polygons with …

Two subspecies are found in Tennessee: Southern Copperhead (A. c. contortrix), which occurs in extreme West Tennessee, and Northern Copperhead (A. c. mokasen), which occurs across …

Sep 29, 2025 · Range maps are based on curated specimens and provided gratis by CNAH. Named for its twisted or contorted patterning. Agkistrodon — From Greek ankistron …

Jun 25, 2024 · This map shows the U.S. states where copperheads have been recorded, as well as those states where the species can only be found in certain regions.

Basic facts about Copperhead: lifespan, distribution and habitat map, lifestyle and social behavior, mating habits, diet and nutrition, population size and status.

U.S. Range US range map based on work done by The Center for North American Herpetology (cnah.org) and Travis W. Taggart.

The copperhead is the most common and widespread venomous snake in North Carolina. In many areas, including most of the larger urban regions, it is the only venomous snake.

Jan 13, 2020 · Very young Cottonmouths are often misidentified as Copperheads. However, Copperheads have a very limited range in Florida, so be sure to check the range map for help …

Because we know some of you are snake nerds like us, we're including both range maps in case you want to try to definitively ID any copperhead you might find in the field.