Copperhead snakes hibernate in holes carved out of rocks, logs, and mammals’ dens. Common copperhead den sites include stone walls, piles of sawdust, and stumps. Cats can also be a problem for copperheads because they activate the cat’s instincts to hunt.
Speckled Kingsnake
The Speckled Kingsnake is a common reptile found in the United States, ranging in size from thirty-five to sixty-two inches in length. Its natural habitat includes grasslands, wetlands, and forested areas. This snake has no poison and is generally harmless to humans.
The Speckled Kingsnake is a moderate-sized snake with black scales and yellow or white markings on its back. It has a distinctive speckled appearance and is highly variable in coloring, especially on its belly. Juveniles have blotchy coloring, and their coloration is yellow or cream-colored.
A large portion of the Snake’s range is in the Blackland Prairies of western Oklahoma and southern Arkansas. It can live for 20 years or more. It is found in diverse habitats in the United States, including swamps, riparian zones, and forests with downed woody vegetation.
The Speckled Kingsnake has been known to eat copperhead since ancient times. It is a native of the Eastern United States. It is a constrictors and eats a variety of animals, including rodents and small birds.
Despite being one of the most common snakes in the United States, the Speckled Kingsnake is a feared snake in Arkansas. Its cryptic coloration and ability to stay motionless make it very difficult to spot. Although its venom is a relatively mild 0.03% of the total toxicity of other snakes in North America, it still causes pain, edema, hemorrhage, and fever. It rarely results in death, although it is worth noting.
Mexican Milksnake
The Mexican Milksnake is a venomous snake that lives in Mexico. This snake is primarily found in the south of the country. They are solitary and do not form groups. Their habitats include dry semi-desert regions and wood piles and barns.
Milk snakes are commonly mistaken for coral snakes and are very similar to their larger counterparts. Their stripes are alternating black, white, and reddish. Their bodies are reddish and their tail vibrates like those of copperhead and coral snakes. This makes them a common mistake among humans who think that they are dangerous. However, they are not dangerous to humans and are an important predator of small mammals, birds, and other snakes.
A Mexican Milksnake is a nocturnal snake that is active during the early mornings and evenings. It hides during hot weather and prefers to feed on lizards and rodents. However, it will also eat other snakes if it is able to get near them. It is a common pet snake in Mexico and is often mistaken for a coral snake.
The female milk snake lures males by leaving a chemical trail of pheromones. These pheromones are highly attractive to male snakes. This helps the snakes avoid competition with other snakes. They also have bright colored hatchlings. Its numbers in the wild are unknown, but they are a threatened species in some areas. However, they are not federally protected.
