Many snake species, including the Northern copperhead, den up in the winter to avoid the cold temperatures. In many cases, a den provides refuge for a large number of snakes. In spring, the snakes emerge and disperse to lead their solitary lives as predators during warmer weather.
Northern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortix mokeson
Fact File
Where to see them: Otto M. Budig Manatee Springs
Length: Up to 4.5 ft
Venomous: Venomous
Habitat: Woodlands and rocky hillsides
Diet: Small mammals, birds, frogs, and insectsVideo
Disguised: A ground-dwelling snake, the Northern copperhead is difficult to spot amongst a blanket of fallen leaves.
