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Old 05-28-2021, 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby View Post
The top one looks like a copperhead. They're venomous, but not aggressive and their venom is not deadly to humans (unless you're allergic, obviously). But because they -are- venomous, if you see it again, get in touch with the local wildlife folks and have them try and capture it. Do NOT try to capture it yourself.
Most poisonous snakes have a wedge-shaped head because their fangs are to the rear of the head. Black snakes have small heads and that orange striped one SEEMED (?) to have a small head?