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Copperhead Confusion and Costly Bites
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Copperheads in North Carolina are the top cause of venomous bites, with their hourglass or dumbbell-shaped brown crossbands making them hard to miss—though color can vary from sandy brown to nearly black, especially in bred specimens. The real danger? Not just the painful bite, but the $1000+ antivenom cost. A 2026 case shows how deadly misidentification can be: a patient mistook a copperhead for a harmless snake from home, leading to shock and dangerously low blood pressure. If you’re unsure, stay far away—knowing their patterns could save your life.
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