A mom in Tennessee issued a warning to other parents after she found a copperhead in her child's stroller.
and vertical pupils," according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency , as well as their distinct"hourglass" crossbands. Their bodies vary in color, but are typically light brown or gray.
Copperheads prefer a forested habitat, per the TWRA, but—as the Maidlow family learned—they can also be found in urban and suburban areas.It's worth noting that copperhead venom"is not very potent so fatalities from bites are extremely rare," per the TWRA, but that doesn't make them any less frightening.
In the event a copperhead crosses your path, Hunker recommends turning the other way and giving the copperhead"When it comes to managing those you encounter, laws vary from state to state. In Tennessee, it's illegal to catch, kill, or keep snakes you find in the wild, even if they're venomous, Hunker notes. However, there are some exceptions.
According to For Fox Sake Wildlife Rescue, a nonprofit wildlife rehabilitation facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee, you are if it's"posing a real threat to your safety." Autumn Maidlow said that her husband did end up killing the copperhead that struck at him.Abby Reinhard is a Senior Editor at Best Life, covering daily news and keeping readers up to date on the latest style advice, travel destinations, and Hollywood happenings.
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