Chad is Dead Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 My dad caught a snake in the garage today and I went over to see it. It is easily +3ft. My dad had looked up online to find out what kind of snake it was and he is pretty sure it's a copperhead because it has all the indications. He sent me pictures earlier but I deleted them but I'll try to get them again tommorow and post on here. So if it is a copperhead, what should we do with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 there is a copperhead on this board??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODoyle Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 Umm cut its head off and grill up the meat. Snake is tastey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spidey2721 Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 take it to a remote (wooded) location and release it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 I know at my in-laws in Caldwell we've killed one near a pond on their property. They do resemble Milk Snakes though. Google both and see what you think. I suppose they could easily be in the cbus area. I don't think they are likely to kill you if bitten, but being venomous, I bet it would freaking hurt for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spidey2721 Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 yea they have a mild venom but you still should seek immediate medical attention. also true is the fact that thy could be mistaken for a "eastern milk snake". although even the eastern milk snake can be found in various patterns and colors. so if you look up the eastern you might find a color or pattern that doesnt match at all. the milk snake in general can vary greatly in colors and patterns. it could also be mistaken for a northern water snake but they dont grow to lengths over 3 foot. you want to know for sure take it to a wildlife officer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ObliqueFD Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 I saw one a couple years ago here in Lancaster. I've also heard of them being as far North as Akron. It's possible it is a copperhead, but the only way to find out is to take it to a wildlife officer as mentioned above. You should also check with wildlife preserves to see if they will take it. I've seen some mean snakes down here in the hills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 I've run across several while growing up in south east ohio, it's possible that they are up here too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 I'm dumb....delete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o0quiksilver0o Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 Yes they are down south for sure.. Portsmouth and areas down there.. I would say its possilble for them to be up here... Easy way to find out.. Open mouth and look for some fangs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 My dad caught a snake in the garage today and I went over to see it. It is easily +3ft. My dad had looked up online to find out what kind of snake it was and he is pretty sure it's a copperhead because it has all the indications. He sent me pictures earlier but I deleted them but I'll try to get them again tommorow and post on here. So if it is a copperhead, what should we do with it? Post some decent pics and I'll tell you what it is for sure. I've also had two wild copperheads as pets. One caught newborn, one as a juvenile. Used to even handle one of them occasionally. Some of the most beautiful snakes native to the US. To the contrary of what was mentioned ealier, they are quite venomous and the Northern Copperhead is found throughout most of Ohio. As was mentioned before, just take it far away and release it. Or, if you live near me, I'll pick it up or you can bring it here and I'll do it. I've got some great locations I can think of near me already. Just don't kill it, plz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 Agreed don't kill the snake, It's not his fault he is venomous its how he is. If he's a copperhead shouldn't he have a rattle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 Agreed don't kill the snake, It's not his fault he is venomous its how he is. If he's a copperhead shouldn't he have a rattle? No then he/she would be a rattle snake........ Bill, Really? Tell me that question is a joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirks5oh Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 copperheads are in ohio, especially further south. their venom is not nearly as bad as that from rattlesnakes, cottonmouths, or coral snakes, but if bit, you should still seek medical treatment. i treated an 8 year old for a copperhead bite--let me find some pics of his hand--hold on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 My friends Dad was bit by a baby one and almost lost a Finger. Oh and that happened here in Westerville. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaddyBuiltRacing Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 When i was a kid me and my buddy used to catch baby snakes all the time when i lived up here. We killed a couple and they started to smell like cucumber, supposedly thats how Copperheads smell when you kill them as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirks5oh Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 shortly after the bite, the patient developed compartment syndrome of his hand, necessitating fasciotomies--hence all the incisions on his hand enjoy These images are NWS due to blood, etc.: http://img65.imageshack.us/img65/8899/snake1es2.jpg http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/1389/snake2sj2.jpg http://img399.imageshack.us/img399/5420/snake4je2.jpg http://img45.imageshack.us/img45/8093/snake3nk8.jpg http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/6343/snake5lb8.jpg http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/3248/snake6ce7.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 Sweet, Chad you should let it bite you to see if it is a copperhead and post pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sciongirl Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 ew! omg.... gross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tbutera2112 Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 Sweet, Chad you should let it bite you to see if it is a copperhead and post pics! this idea is full of win! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sol740 Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 Make sweet, sweet love to the snake. Then release it, if it comes back to you, than you know its yours. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin R. Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 Make sweet, sweet love to the snake. Then release it, if it comes back to you, than you know its yours. +rep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrb00st Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 yea, copperhead are everywhere down here... i hate snakes. the only good snake, is a dead snake. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark1647545493 Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 I've found copperheads in Lancaster and Waverly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 No I really thought it was a rattler for some reason. Those pics should be linked not posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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