Watch your feet and hands, folks!

[Monte F]

Check out this Copperhead....... Look close and blow up the photo if need be.

Sneaky bastard!

 

[Monte F]

Yep. But relatively uncommon compared to probably the most dangerous rattlesnake - the Western Diamondback. Very common in suburban habitats like the Phoenix metro area. They are large and pugnacious, often choosing to stand their ground when threatened, rather than retreat like most rattlers, and inject a large dose of powerful hemotoxic venom. Their most striking feature is the black/white "invasion stripes" section on their tails.
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I set the long jump record about 45 yrs. ago when out on a morning run in what is now MayAnne and Robb drive area in Northwest Reno, NV. Mid stride I found myself about to land on a 3-4 footer sunning in the road. Brought him home after he died from a rock fall. We fried up the meat and saved/perserved the skin. I do like Bull snakes, some confuse them with rattlers. Good for rodent control around the home.