How can you tell a copperhead?

How can you tell a copperhead?

The copperhead snake head is indeed a coppery, reddish-brown color with some dots on the top. The snake’s triangle-shaped head is large in proportion to its narrower neck. Copperheads are bulky snakes and reach up to about 3 feet in length in maturity. Their eyes have slit-like pupils similar to cat’s eyes.

What snake looks like a copperhead in Texas?

Cottonmouths have wide bodies like copperheads, but are a dark brown color with dark patterning. On some individuals, the pattern may be difficult to see. Their appearance is similar to some species of nonvenomous water snakes (see ‘Similar snakes’ section), but note the difference in head shape.