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Many snake species, including the Southern 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.
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A ground-dwelling snake, the Northern copperhead is difficult to spot amongst a blanket of fallen leaves.