It’s that time of year when you have to watch where you step outside in the yard, woods, or on any walking trail.
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture issued a warning about baby copperheads. The little snakes can be hard to spot.
Copperheads lay their eggs towards the end of the summer and usually have 7-8 young. They’re in jelly sacks and immediately break out after they’re born. The young snakes are going to be very defensive and on alert for food. This time of year the young snakes come out of hibernation. They’re really active because they want to go ahead and eat. The adults want to shed in their dens and also start eating and breeding.
Copperheads can be aggressive but they can also be calm as long as you don’t harass them. They are also venomous.