Osage Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix phaeogaster
This is an osage copperhead (Agkistrodon contortrix phaeogaster) which was found on the road in Missouri.
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8 Comments
Post a CommentThat is a scary looking Copperhead.
What interesting patterns on the snake! I like seeing it a lot.
Spiders and snakes don't freak me out at all. I remember holding a python and it was friendly enough. We demonise some creatures unfairly. Good job here!
Love your photos...see my story on Florida snakes in the mailbox.
I am glad we did not cross paths.
jeepers creepers ... you take some good shots but spiders and snakes give me the shivers :)
I don't only photograph wildlife but it makes up a good portion of my photos. I have a lot of exotic pets (=
Nice snake - do you photograph wildlife only?