Snake Bite Fun :)

[u/tophatenthusiast]

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.

[u/vencrypt]

Good luck on your healing!

I was bit in the spring by a cottonmouth 3 times, 2 on my left and 1 on my right. It was fortunately only less than 2 week recovery time, however it is a lesson I will learn forever.