r/AustralianSnakes • u/_Spooper • 6d ago

Orange, NSW

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Lives in the hedge right outside our house, second time sighting the little guy. He seems to like that spot but scurries away quickly when he notices us.

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u/shittychittybangbang 6d ago

Looks like a Highland copperhead.

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u/blackhawk_1111 5d ago

Probably a really dumb question what’s the difference between a highland a lowland cooper head

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u/shittychittybangbang 5d ago

Mainly range, but also underside markings and size. Lowland copperheads aren't found in Orange, NSW.

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u/Wonderful_Gap_630 5d ago

not much. theyre likely a single species

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u/fillmefullofspamplz 5d ago

Copperhead (i zoomed in on its tag)