copperhead prey
copperhead prey
We had a copperhead snake in our driveway today. It had a lizard halfway down its throat ...?
I was tempted to take advantage of the snake's inopportune situation by picking it up and moving it out of the area. I chickened out because I thought it may be possible for the snake to spit out its prey and still pose a threat ... seems doubtful, but does anyone know for sure?
this is probably the only safe time to actually handel this type of snake but they do have the potential to reguritate then strike. even though most venom was used to ubdue the lizard. venemous snake actually will dry bite; that is they bite but don't inject, this is a safty measure to conserve venom. my recommendation would always be to handle any venemous snake with tongs or a rudimentary stick. forget steve irwin. be careful, not stupid.
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Copperhead's 1st feeding
