Southern Copperhead (Agkistrodon contortrix contortrix) - HM 266197
Observer:
Davis, Jeff
Observed:
2019-04-24 14:15:52
Last Modified:
2019-04-24 17:19:19
Country:
United States of America
State:
Georgia
County:
Fayette
Age:
Adult
Deceased:
Notes:
26 inch Southern Copperhead. Found in Juniper shrubs, by family dog (large Pointer). Dog was standing over the snake in bushes. Dog sustained 3 to 4 bites. Snake sustained 3 bite marks from dog down the dorsal lenght of body resulting in superficial abrasions and minor puncture wound. Snake had good ROM and was active and struck at tongs before being picked up during release phase. Snake was transported to protected secluded area and released.
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