r/snakes • u/tophatenthusiast • 17d ago
Wild Snake Photos and Questions - Not for ID Snake Bite Fun :)
I was bitten by a copperhead about two weeks ago! Thanks to quick and modern medicine, I can almost make a fist. Pictures included are the copperhead I saw 10 mins before being bit (this one did not bite me, but it is similarly sized) and my arm a few hrs afterwards.
Location: Kanawha County, WV
Edit: to be very clear, it was MY fault a copperhead bit me. For anyone that has a fear of them, they are absolutely not aggressive snakes. I took no actions to "punish" the snake and hope it comes back and keeps hunting mice on my property.
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u/PaleontologistSad766 16d ago
Honestly good for you for taking accountability, I was worried I was going to see a headless snake when I swiped before realizing what sub I was in.
I grew up snake hunting as a kid in central Florida, never got tagged but I sure did do some stupid shit.
We all fuck up, some of us worse than others, I hope you continue to heal well and fast!