How to Use copperhead in a Sentence

copperhead

noun
  • She was frozen in pain when the copperhead struck one summer night.
    — Howard Koplowitz | [email protected], al, 24 Oct. 2022
  • And a copperhead that shows up in the first act is going to bite by the third.
    — Amy Rowland, New York Times, 12 May 2020
  • Like all snakes, copperheads are cold blooded.
    — Eva Flowe, Charlotte Observer, 22 June 2026
  • Tall bushes and hiding spots may draw copperheads, as can food sources.
    — Eva Flowe, Charlotte Observer, 22 June 2026
  • The copperhead is a pit viper, or crotalid.
    — Eva Flowe june 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 June 2026
  • If you get bitten by a copperhead, get medical help right away.
    — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2025
  • Sightings of copperheads have been reported in the state for years.
    — Christina Tkacik, baltimoresun.com, 19 Apr. 2018
  • How avoid a copperhead snake bite Do not play with or catch snakes if you are not properly trained.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Of these snakes, two were venomous—one copperhead and one cottonmouth.
    — Emily Willingham, Scientific American, 23 Aug. 2022
  • While rare, copperheads can bite if they’re mishandled or feel threatened.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2026
  • The snake was a venomous copperhead, but with unusual markings down its back.
    — USA TODAY, 21 July 2019
  • The copperhead is one of two venomous snakes native to Maryland.
    — Christina Tkacik, baltimoresun.com, 19 Apr. 2018
  • The copperhead is seen biting the kingsnake multiple times, with no impact.
    — al, 30 June 2021
  • Expect lots of swelling around the bite, and, if bitten by a copperhead, to feel poorly with flu-like symptoms for a few days.
    — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
  • As the leaves turn to shades of orange and brown, a copperhead snake starts to blend perfectly into its habitat.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Piringer said the patient, who is in good condition, recognized the snake as a copperhead.
    — — Keith L. Alexander, — Martin Weil, Washington Post, 10 July 2018
  • Any guide to venomous snakes in Alabama should start with the copperhead, Stiles said.
    — Dennis Pillion | [email protected], al, 1 Aug. 2022
  • The copperhead is also largely nocturnal in hot weather, though it can be seen during the day.
    — Eva Flowe, Charlotte Observer, 22 June 2026
  • Some of the most venomous snakes found in Texas are copperheads, cottonmouths and rattlesnakes.
    — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2025
  • The northern copperhead snake is described as having two shades of copper or a reddish-brown color.
    — Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 31 Aug. 2024
  • Pandelis said the copperhead, a venomous snake, can be found in urban and natural areas.
    — Dallas News, 3 Aug. 2022
  • The beagle had been bitten by a copperhead snake, and Prigmore decided to take her to a vet to get the bite checked out.
    — Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 3 Oct. 2023
  • And 1,300 kids get bitten every year, about half by rattlers, with copperhead bites on the rise.
    — Rachel Levin, Sunset, 22 Jan. 2018
  • So while king snakes, pine snakes, and rat snakes do their wrestling on the ground, the cottonmouth and copperhead in the video can be seen rearing up into the air.
    — National Geographic, 16 Sep. 2016
  • Among them are the rattlesnake, cottonmouth (or water moccasin), copperhead and coral snake.
    — Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 6 June 2024
  • Wider portions of the shape can be seen on either side while more narrow portions cross the copperhead’s back and tailbone, experts say.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2026
  • The most common snake Kansas Citians may encounter are copperheads.
    — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
  • The snakes can grow to just over 4 feet long, but the average adult copperhead is typically around 2 feet.
    — Moira Ritter The Charlotte Observer (tns), al, 12 Sep. 2022
  • North Carolina has a great many copperheads, and as a result, many copperhead bites.
    — Charlotte Observer, 8 June 2026
  • Kleinman said copperheads are crepuscular and most active at dusk and dawn, but they can be found active during the day.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026

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