eastern copperhead snake in north carolina - agkistrodon contortrix

agkistrodon amazing angry animal beautiful behavior biodiversity biology carolina close closeup coiled coloration common contortrix copperhead danger dangerous deadly defensive eastern ecology fangs found grass habitat herpetology hourglass identification incredible late life moccasins natural nature north pattern poison poisonous pretty reptile scales science snake southern species spring textbook unique venom venomous wild wildlife zoology