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Animals
A venomous pit viper with copper-toned hourglass bands, common on rocky wooded hillsides in the southern hills.
Field facts
HabitatRocky wooded slopes, ravines, old quarries
RangeSouthern Indiana
When to lookApril to October; active at dusk in hot weather
StatusLeast Concern; venomous (Indiana DNR / IUCN Red List)
Look-alikesMilksnake — blotches, not hourglasses
Field note: The hourglass bands are wide on the sides and narrow across the back.
Lesson
Watching responsibly
Observe from a safe distance and photograph with zoom. Killing snakes is both needless and often illegal on public land.
Venomous. Keep at least six feet away, watch where you place hands and feet on rocks, and seek medical care immediately if bitten.
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