Copperheads

Copperhead snakes are venomous and live in much of the U.S., primarily along the east coast and as far west as Texas. They are copper-tan in color and range from 2- to 4-feet long^.

In addition to general symptoms, copperhead bites produce other notable symptoms, appearing minutes to hours after a bite. These include:

• Pain
• Rapid swelling
• Bruising
• Trouble breathing
• Heart rhythm changes
• Metallic, rubbery, or minty taste
• Numbness or tingling sensation
• Lymph node swelling
• Shock