Editor’s Note: A version of this post was first published on Feb. 21, 2023
Venomous copperhead snakes are said to be some of the more commonly seen snakes in North America, a somewhat scary thought considering how many might be overlooked, what with their excellent camouflage.
The copperhead snake can easily blend in among fallen, dead leaves, so much so that if a person isn’t careful, they could step on one.
Missouri Wildlife reposted a Facebook post that has a photo of a copperhead snake perfectly hidden in plain sight, and many of the Facebook commenters were at a loss to find it.
Among the online reactions:
“Never did find it. Lol.”
“Amazing camo! I still haven’t spotted it & I usually can.”
“It would get me for sure. I only see leaves.”
To help those who couldn’t find it, Missouri Wildlife circled the area in which the copperhead was residing. Even then, it was difficult to spot for some.
“Once you see it, you can’t unsee it,” one commenter said, probably stating what many people thought. “But I sure struck out without your marking it!”
Replied Missouri Wildlife: “A lot of people did, so I thought it would be best to post a pic of it.”
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Fortunately, a bite from a copperhead snake is rarely fatal for humans.
“Copperhead venom is considered mild compared to that of other venomous snakes, but medical treatment should still be sought if a person is bitten,” the Missouri Department of Conservation states.
