Copperhead Population By State

Pelican Press · October 20

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Copperhead Population By State

Where do you find

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in the

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? Although they’re common snakes, they don’t live everywhere. Here’s a comprehensive list of the copperhead population by state.

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This map reveals the population of copperhead snakes by state.

Get to Know Copperhead Snakes

Copperhead snakes get their name from their copper-******** heads and chestnut-brown bodies. They are beautiful snakes, but they are feared and misunderstood.

Belonging to the pit viper family, a copperhead snake has a heat-sensing pit organ that allows it to sense body heat in its prospective prey and strike with accuracy. Its head is diamond shaped and its body is thick, covered in ridged scales with patches that look like the shape of an hourglass.

A copperhead can reach 2 to 3 feet in length. Copperheads are some of the most common venomous snakes in the ******* States, along with

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. The coral snake is related to the

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, which is one of the most feared snakes in the world.

Copperheads do not give any warning before they *****. However, most bites on humans are dry bites that don’t have venom, and most attacks occur on humans who disturb the snakes. There are very few reported fatalities from copperhead snake bites. Like most snakes, they are shy and prefer to avoid human interaction.

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The copperhead’s scales are keeled, and their eyes have vertical pupils that make them resemble a cat’s eyes.

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Where Do Copperheads Live?

They live all over the ******* States. Of the snake’s five subspecies, the northern copperhead has the greatest range. It is found in the

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panhandle,

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, as far north as

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Copperheads have adapted to many different environments, and you can find them in wetland areas, forests, and rocky hills. They can swim, and they are excellent hunters who use an ambush ******* and venom to subdue their prey.

Lifespan: How Long Do Copperheads Live?

Copperhead snakes tend to grow at a slow pace. Copperheads tend to reach ******* maturity when they are about 2 feet long or four years old. In the wild, their lifespans can peak at about 18 years old. In fact, compared to some other species of snakes, the copperhead has a fairly long lifespan. While aging in the wild is always different than in captivity, copperhead snakes can live up to 25 years if cared for properly.

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Copperhead snakes are excellent rodent hunters.

Copperheads eat warm and cold-blooded prey. They are an essential part of rodent control, feasting on pests like mice and rats.

They also eat

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What Is the Population of Copperheads in the ******* States?

As we explained in our article on

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populations, exact population numbers are almost impossible to estimate for copperheads or other snake species. While they are currently listed as Least Concern for conservation status, wildlife biologists note that all snake species have suffered global population declines. For this list, we’ve gathered information about the type of copperhead native to each U.S. state.

Alabama: 3

Eastern copperhead

Northern copperhead

Southern copperhead

The eastern copperhead is the most commonly seen venomous snake in the

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Alaska: 0

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has no snakes.

Arizona: 0

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does not have copperhead snakes. That’s probably not surprising because copperheads are primarily aquatic, and Arizona is very dry. Arizona doesn’t lack when it comes to other snakes, however. It has a high number of

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and other species.

Arkansas: 3

The state is home to the broad-banded copperhead (Agkistrodon contortrix laticinctus). This snake is most often seen in damp, shaded rock crevices, abandoned barns, and rocky woodland areas.

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also has southern copperheads (Agkistrodon contortrix contortrix) and Osage copperheads (Agkistrodon contortrix phaeogaster). These snakes are sometimes locally known as “moccasins.”

California: 0

Although it’s a

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with a healthy, diverse snake population, California does not have copperheads. All of its venomous snakes are rattlesnakes.

Colorado: 0

Like California,

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only has rattlesnakes in its venomous snake lineup.

Connecticut: 1

The

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is home to the northern copperhead. It is one of only two venomous species in the state. The other is the

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Delaware: 1

The northern copperhead is the

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only copperhead species.

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Copperheads are excellent hunters who use an ambush ******* and venom to subdue their prey.

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Florida: 1

The southern copperhead is a

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native. Although Florida has dozens of snake species, only a few of them are venomous.

Northern copperhead

Southern copperhead

Hawaii: 0

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has no venomous snakes that live on its land. Venomous sea snakes live in the ocean waters near Hawaii, and they may sometimes wash up on the beaches.

Idaho: 0

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venomous snake species are all rattlesnakes.

Illinois: 2

Northern copperhead

Osage copperhead

The

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copperheads mostly live in wetlands, swamps, and forests.

Indiana: 1

The northern copperhead is native to

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.

Iowa: 2

Iowa is home to:

Northern copperhead

Osage copperhead.

Copperheads are protected under

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law. It is ******** to ***** rattlesnakes or copperheads in Iowa.

Kansas: 2

Osage copperhead

Broad-banded copperhead

Copperheads are the most commonly seen venomous snakes in

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. They typically stay far away from human activity and prefer to inhabit woodlands and rocky areas.

Northern copperhead

Southern copperhead

Louisiana: 1

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is famous for its reptiles, and that means it has a large, healthy mix of snakes. Its waters are home to the southern copperhead, easter coral snake,

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, and several rattlers.

Maine: 0

There are no venomous snakes in

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. The timber rattlesnake once lived in the state, but it is now extirpated, which means it is locally extinct.

Maryland: 1

The northern copperhead is one of only two venomous snakes in

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.

Massachusetts: 1

The northern copperhead is one of

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two venomous species. The other is the timber rattlesnake. Both snakes are listed as

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under state law.

Michigan: 0

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has no copperhead snakes. Its only venomous snake is the eastern massasauga rattlesnake.

Minnesota: 0

There are no copperheads in

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.

Northern copperhead

Southern copperhead

Osage copperhead

Northern copperhead

Southern copperhead

Montana: 0

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has no copperheads.

Nebraska: 2

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is home to:

Eastern copperhead

Osage copperhead

Nevada: 1

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is home to the southern copperhead.

New Hampshire: 0

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has no copperheads. Its only venomous snake is the timber rattlesnake, and biologists say there are only a few of them left. They prefer to live in the densely wooded areas in the southern part of the state.

New Jersey: 1

The copperhead is listed as a species of special concern in

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New Mexico: 0

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has a huge diversity of snakes, and it is home to 10 venomous species. Of these, nine are rattlesnakes, and the other is the Sonoran coral snake. It has no copperheads.

New York: 1

Copperheads mostly live in the riverbank areas around the

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. They rarely come into human areas.

North Carolina: 2

Copperheads are abundant in the

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, and there are many reported sightings.

Southern copperhead

Northern copperhead

North Dakota: 0

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does not have any members of this species.

Ohio: 1

Eastern copperhead

Osage copperhead

Broad-banded copperhead

Southern copperhead

Oregon: 0

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has no copperheads.

Pennsylvania: 1

The northern copperhead lives in the lower part of

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. It prefers wooded areas, rock piles, and abandoned farm buildings.

Rhode Island: 0

There are no venomous snakes in

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.

Southern copperhead

Northern copperhead

South Dakota: 0

There are no copperheads in

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.

Southern copperhead

Northern copperhead

Texas: 3

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has a huge number of snake species, and 15 are venomous. Although most of these are rattlers, the state is also home to three copperhead species:

Broad-banded copperhead

Southern copperhead

Trans-Pecos copperhead.

Utah: 0

Although

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has many snakes, none are copperheads.

Vermont: 0

The

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only venomous snake, the timber rattler, is considered

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. Wildlife officials ask people to report sightings of this rare snake.

Virginia: 1

The state is home to the northern copperhead. The snake is abundant in

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, but it prefers the wetlands areas in the southern part of the state.

Washington: 0

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has no copperheads.

West Virginia: 1

The northern copperhead is one of only two venomous species in the state. The other, the timber rattlesnake, is

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official state reptile.

Wisconsin: 0

There are no copperheads in

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Wyoming: 0

The

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has two venomous snake species, but it has no copperheads.

Summary of Copperhead Population By State

Here’s a table to see at a glance which states copperheads can be found in and what type is present.

Number

State

Number of Copperhead Species

Type of Copperheads

1

Alabama

3

Eastern copperhead, Northern copperhead, Southern copperhead

2

Alaska

0

3

Arizona

0

4

Arkansas

3

Broad-banded copperhead, Osage copperhead, Southern copperhead

5

California

0

6

Colorado

0

7

Connecticut

1

Northern copperhead

8

Delaware

1

Northern copperhead

9

Florida

1

Southern copperhead

10

Georgia

2

Northern copperhead, Southern copperhead

11

Hawaii

0

12

Idaho

0

13

Illinois

2

Northern copperhead, Osage copperhead

14

Indiana

1

Northern copperhead

15

Iowa

2

Northern copperhead, Southern copperhead

16

Kansas

2

Broad-banded copperhead, Osage copperhead

17

Kentucky

2

Northern copperhead, Southern copperhead

18

Louisiana

1

Southern copperhead

19

Maine

0

20

Maryland

1

Northern copperhead

21

Massachusetts

1

Northern copperhead

22

Michigan

0

23

Minnesota

0

24

Mississippi

2

Northern copperhead, Southern copperhead

25

Missouri

3

Northern copperhead, Osage copperhead, Southern copperhead

26

Montana

0

27

Nebraska

2

Eastern copperhead, Osage copperhead

28

Nevada

1

Southern copperhead

29

New Hampshire

0

30

New Jersey

1

Northern copperhead

31

New Mexico

0

32

New York

1

Northern copperhead

33

North Carolina

2

Northern copperhead, Southern copperhead

34

North Dakota

0

35

Ohio

1

Northern copperhead

36

Oklahoma

4

Broad-banded copperhead, Eastern copperhead, Osage copperhead, Southern copperhead

37

Oregon

0

38

Pennsylvania

1

Northern copperhead

39

Rhode Island

0

40

South Carolina

2

Northern copperhead, Southern copperhead

41

South Dakota

0

42

Tennessee

2

Northern copperhead, Southern copperhead

43

Texas

3

Broad-banded copperhead, Southern copperhead, Trans-Pecos copperhead

44

Utah

0

45

Vermont

0

46

Virginia

1

Northern copperhead

47

Washington

0

48

West Virginia

1

Northern copperhead

49

Wisconsin

0

50

Wyoming

0

Which U.S. State Has the Most Snakes?

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Texas is the U.S. state with the most number of snake species, including the Texas coral snake.

Now we’ve seen which states copperhead snakes are present in and found that Oklahoma has the highest number of copperhead species, you might be wondering if Oklahoma also has the

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in total.

However,

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is the U.S. state with the most snakes. It is home to 68 snake species. Most of them are nonvenomous, with some of the more common ones being the Texas garter snake, western hognose snake, milk snake, and bull snake.

In addition to copperheads, venomous snakes found in Texas include more than nine types of rattlesnakes, the western cottonmouth, and the Texas coral snake — which is the most venomous species in the state.

Two states tie for the second-highest number of snake species.

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each contain 52 species of snakes.

Arizona has 14 venomous species and more types of rattlesnakes than any other U.S. state.

While most of the snakes in Nevada are nonvenomous, among the venomous species present include rattlesnakes such as the western diamondback rattlesnake.

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