Copperhead vs. Sonoran coral snake

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Size, habitat, and more for the Copperhead and Sonoran Coral Snake

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Size:

61 to 90 cm (24 to 36 inches) in length

Size:

33 to 53 cm (13 to 21 inches) in length

Appearance

Copper-colored head and hourglass-shaped patterns

Appearance

Colorful bands of red, black, white, or yellow

Behavior

Less aggressive, may give warning rattles before striking

Behavior

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Reclusive, less likely to bite humans

Venom Composition

Contains enzymes and toxins for immobilizing prey

Venom Composition

Neurotoxins and other compounds affecting the nervous system

Habitat

Eastern and central United States

Habitat

Arid desert regions of the southwestern US and Mexico

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