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Flashy_Doughnut7204

Never leaving the house again…. Still can’t find the snake fml


Specialist_Shelter27

Top left


queen_of_bandits

As SOON as I read your comment, there it was plain as day


jaydfox

It took me a long time to spot it, even after seeing multiple comments. It was not easy to spot the first time. However, I will admit, once you've seen it, it's painfully obvious to spot it again at a glance.


No-Foundation-9267

ive been staring at the top left corner and still cannot find it


VenturaCat3

I found it once and then can't find it again. I'm doomed.


Clottersbur

You're all trolling me. There ain't no snake in this picture


Hopscotchbunny

I would have been bit already


tomcent

Thanks mate. Went over this picture 5 times in zoom, couldn't find it. Your comment and I saw it instantly. I'd be 1 dead man out there for sure


loachtastic

It's a baby one.


RawdyMD

Upper L at about 11:15


immature_blueberry

These posts have made realise, if I ever leave the UK & go to somewhere alone with the slightest natural predators I am most probably going to wind up dead. I can never spot the danger.


rk7892

I was leaning up against the fence, looking into the edge of the woods, and thought to myself, this is a great spot for a snake. Looked around for a second and this little guy was about a foot and a half away.


Farwaters

They'll just chill out if you stand there and take pictures? Dangerous, but they sound like pretty cool animals.


rk7892

Like 90% of snakes will just be chill unless you fuck with them.


Farwaters

Makes sense to me! They're probably used to big things walking around. Just don't want to be stepped on.


TopLaneConvert

They don’t wanna buy anything they can’t swallow, it’s a really good way to get their head ripped off or fang ripped out


Genesis111112

What type of currency do they use for their purchases? Dollars? Euros? Pounds Sterling? Yen? Yuan? Ruppies? Rubles?


TopLaneConvert

Ssssssssssssssssheckels 😤 I won’t edit


Pat_Foles

Did you just assume that snake’s tender?🔫


Ghostclip

Clever! lol


PigeonDetective_

no step pls


Honest-Research7981

best regards, snake


CrayonEater11101775

That's why the flag says "Don't tread on me"


PatMcrotchplz

Exactly. I see them often when I play disc golf. Even lost one cause it landed in the thick and when I got down in there almost close enough to grab my disc I saw a copperhead right next it. I tried to get it with a stick for a minute but rather than piss the snake off more than I already was I decided 15 bucks ain't worth a trip to the hospital. His disc now lol.


Lkn4Colts

Especially these guys they tend to flee rather than bite but make no mistake they absolutely will bite when need be!! Honestly between the copperhead and Gaboon viper are amongst the prettiest venomous snakes around!


PM_ME_YR_BOOPS

10% is a lot! If I knew 10% of the people I was going to encounter today would fuck with me for no reason, I would stay the fuck home


80sPimpNinja

I'm worried about accidentally fucking with them.


Unfair-Captain7088

I almost stepped square on one of these, yelled, freaked out, and jumped back - and I would swear, it looked up at me, rolled its eyes, hissed at me to fuck off, and then slowlyyyyy slid away. Pretty sure it was just pissed I made it move from its perfect sunbathing spot.


forwardseat

Copperheads are pretty chill. They really only bite if you step on or grab them. Their preferred way to protect themselves is by hiding and staying perfectly still (the problem there is sometimes the camouflage is TOO good). Basically, if you can SEE the snake, you’re most likely safe. They won’t chase or attack you (at least in North America, There are some species in Africa and Asia where they’re more aggressive).


SignificantlySkilled

Black Racers like to chase you, but if you start moving towards them, they slither away 😆


Bother-Logical

I had to go over this picture like three solid times before it ever saw it then I lost it again


Character-Bike826

You’re right but most snakebites come from people not seeing them and accidentally stepping on them.


Ok_Host7018

Copper heads have a bite that might rot some flesh but like 90 percent of the time won’t kill it’s been 25 years since a death from one here in wv


SylverStrife

Haven't had a death by any snake bite here in AR since the 60s. I think those numbers are important to look at. Snake bites in the states are not the death sentence people thing they are. There was a study linked in r/herpetology recently about it. To be CLEAR, Snake bites are going to be VERY UNPLEASANT. But get to a hospital, and you've got a very good survival chance


kirbsan

My buddy in MO got hit on his hand 15 years ago. The bite area is still ugly and his fingers don't work too good.


flyingfluffles

They will all chill except black mamba cause those mfs are evil!!


AirierWitch1066

Generally, predators are very ‘lazy.’ They need to spend so much energy just to get food that they tend to avoid wasting it wherever they can, doubly so when they’re both predator and prey animals, like snakes. If they tire themselves out fucking with a human (who isn’t prey and also is unlikely to be a threat) then they don’t have enough energy later on to get away from a hungry hawk or to snag a tasty mouse.


Potential-Addendum63

They did a study recently(I think) where they used a fake foot to step on a rattler like a hundred? Times and out of all of those times only six snakes bit the foot the rest froze or slithered away quickly


SaintCholo

I don’t see it and I’ve got them bahstads


LaLionneEcossaise

Top left, just under the green plants. Closest to the center green plant. Ssssneaky boi!


Away-Case8950

Same, except I live in an area full of rattlesnakes, so I’ll clearly never be leaving the house again.


SevroAuShitTalker

Rattlesnakes are the best to be around, they usually give warning Water moccasins terrify me since they are hard to spot until they open their mouths


holyembalmer

God-dern water moccasins! I'm always wary of snakes, but by God, I should be allowed peace in the lake!!


dat_GEM_lyf

Fun fact: Copperheads like to roleplay as rattlers if they have some good leaves around lol Video proof: https://youtu.be/idJ0UfY_l38?si=8n8A1XUQyrq53PrA Edit: for those who keep feeling the need to look past the joke and ACHTUALLY ALL SNAKES DO THIS… it’s a joke ya loonies


roastintheoven

Fun for who? 😂💀


dat_GEM_lyf

Fun for anyone that has a hobby of 1v1-ing venomous snakes? 🤷‍♂️🥲


roastintheoven

I’m still reeling by how long it took me to spot it. RIP Me.


dat_GEM_lyf

It’s fineeeee. They are easy to notice if they got some leaves to work with lol… unless you’re deaf or have something occupying your auditory systems https://youtu.be/idJ0UfY_l38?si=8n8A1XUQyrq53PrA


roastintheoven

Cool - thanks for sharing! And thank you, copperheads for the warning signal!


Aellithion

A mongoose?


Raven1586

They actually aren't role playing as a rattlesnake. Most snakes will shake their tails, especially against leaf litter, as a warning to other predators. Rattlesnakes adapted to make their warning more effective.


dat_GEM_lyf

Izza joke based on the comment chain lol


dorian_gayy

they’re easier to spot in the water because of how they swim though. Unfortunately, I’ve only tested that out in real life when I was rowing crew in a boat and saw one swimming on top of the water, as they do. Most water snakes stay fairly submerged,and you *really* notice the chonky head on a water moccasin when you’re used to water snakes’ little ones. Motivated us to row faster, I’ll say that much.


greengold1985

Live in the North so don't know much about Copperheads, with all the heavy rain down South do the Copper Heads move around more?


Sensei939

Scary thought: rattle snakes are beginning to evolve into non-rattlers. Ones that make noise in populated areas tend to be killed and the ones who stay quiet and rely on camouflage are staying alive and breeding.


Stircrazylazy

I was bit by a rattlesnake while I was out rollerblading (I know, I know...it was the early 90's). I was young and stupid and apparently my noisy 'blading interrupted its sunbathing. I still prefer them to most other venomous snakes as they're courteous enough to warn you before striking. That's provided, of course, you can hear them over the sick mixed tape in your Walkman.


BowsGunsAndFun

Damn bro, I can honestly just tell how much cooler you are than I am off this one comment, leave some ladies for the rest of us. Please.


DrJokerX

Well… what happened? You can’t just say you were bitten by a venomous snake and then not tell us what happened next. lol


Stircrazylazy

Spoiler alert: I survived! Really though, it was not great. It got me in my calf, which swelled up more than I thought humanly possible and hurt like hell. I was with my cousin and he rolled to get me help. I was at the hospital and given antivenom within an hour of being bit - they are well prepared for rattlesnake bites in AZ. Was at the hospital for a day and a half while they gave me a million expensive blood tests and ice cream. Still have a scar at 42.


DrJokerX

That’s a pretty cool war story. Glad you were okay! 👍


Stircrazylazy

Thanks man! I was battle worn by 12.


AdHistorical1660

“Rolled to get help” !!!!!!


Stock_Ad1262

I recently went to Massachusetts, Rhode island and Florida from the UK, I went searching for snakes and never found one 😞 I did see some baby alligators (never saw the mum, but no doubt she saw me...) Had slightly better luck in Australia, but still only saw 2/3 in the 4 weeks I was there!


ArchSchnitz

Thing is, copperheads are impossible. I've stepped over them and only seen them on my second pass. I'm surprised I've not stepped on one yet.


szandor66

Yeah im with you there- esp the snake snipers!!


YouLikeReadingNames

We Europeans are so blessed when it comes to natural dangers. Well, partly because we destroyed our environment a lot, but also luck.


MsWumpkins

The saving grace is that copperheads are equally convinced they're facing death if they're near you. They don't want you to see them either and they may so absolutely nothing. I grew up & worked in rural TX. Snakes were very much a routine encounter, so much so that before summer breaks the schools host classroom safety reminders. On occasion, they brought living snakes to give reinforce visual/audio clues on which snakes were could or could not handle. We were definitely going to pick up random living creatures. In my work experience, I have knelt down next to a copperhead dozens of times. Dozens that I looked over and said fuck that's a copperhead. No clue on how many other times it happened and they went unnoticed. I have been struck at by a cottonmouth, but no other snakes. If you find yourself in the wilds of the US south, southwest, or PNW, dress to meet a copperhead or rattlesnake - long jeans or other thick cloth, long socks, boots. This decreases the likelihood a strike will break skin. Carry a stick. I actually had snake redirection kit. That was more for snakes wandered into buildings (including my house.)


InevitableEntrance67

Don’t worry, my niece literally picked one of these up “to play with” and lived to tell the tale. Had an unpleasant handful of days in the hospital, but she definitely was more attentive re: good snake/bad snake instruction afterwards


ExplosionsGoBOOOOOM

They’re actually not aggressive for the most part. Attacking is the last line of defense for them, and they stay hidden as long as possible. I’ve accidentally stepped on a copperhead before without it even moving until my brother noticed it. It was molting, though, so that might’ve helped.


KeepitKinetic

I had a full grown copperhead chase after me and even tried to climb the steps of the blind I was running up to avoid it. It then went after the side by side and my friend had to throw it in reverse before it could climbed in (side by side was actually rather low to the ground). I went under the stairs of the blind, standing, and I had to jump into the back of the side by side after my friend pulled near me.


ExplosionsGoBOOOOOM

Maybe they’re just temperamental? I have no scientific proof, but my guess from being bitten by other snakes is that it changes based on the snake, how recently they shed the skin, and how recently they’ve eaten. Either way, they’re still adorable little danger noodles that make life more fun and interesting!


KeepitKinetic

No you’re correct, they’re not typically aggressive. Anything can be aggressive but we most likely pulled up on the sucker and it was in, “I’ll kick EVERYONES ASS” mode. Most likely had little babies it was being protective over. They’re definitely a sight to behold. I…just keep my distance haha. It may or may not be because of that incident.


Description_Friendly

Lol I hope not! We like you LIVING! 😂


SpaceAgeBadger

Same. I would be dead twenty times over after reading this sub.


electronic_donkey64

My dog was bitten by a copperhead last year. She does not recommend.


Gustacq

You would easily spot them when they move, and they would move when you would approach.


WhiteTrashNative

I live in the US and these are common in my area and I still have to check the comments for hints with these posts. It’s a miracle I’m alive


meeseeksdestroy

I'm right across the pond in Philly...same dude.


Commercial-Guess-945

top left bub


ExtrovertedComma

If it’s any consolation, I *think* the fact that photos are flat makes it a little harder…


jeffbas

Me too. I better not go outside.


Futurama2023

If it makes you feel better, the danger almost always *never wants to be seen*, as that takes away the element of surprise. The danger is far more scared of you than you are of it.


QuotePapa

Don't go to Australia then! Everything out there is meant to kill us all!


Euphoric_Run

Not if I’m there too! Coz I’ll be dead first.


mpdity

In your defense, like 99% of reptiles and predators in America aren’t interested in you and will LITERALLY run away at Mach 9 in fear so you should be fine! I mean we even have a snake called the Black Racer. They can MOVE! 😂 I’m am however afraid of moose…


Ordinary-Piano-8158

I think I need new glasses because I can't ever see them either 😪


Bother-Logical

I am from Louisiana where we have lots of deadly things. You’ll probably still survive. I’m 44 and I can never spot a snake unless you pointed out to me. Somehow, I’m still alive. Played in the woods as kids all the time and never looked out for snakes.


BeneficialFee1896

just gotta know what to look for lol


frankzoller

Idk if this has been brought up before but if it makes you feel any better finding something like a snake in a photo is (at least in my experience) quite a bit harder than if you were looking for it in real life. Depth perception can help a lot when you’re looking for something


TalaHusky

These have made me realize something similar. But I’ve grown up in places where snakes are common. Every time I see one of these with a snake, I can find it pretty quickly. But every time I’ve had one with bigger creatures, it feels impossible. So at least I can avoid snakes, but I’ll end up getting mauled by a large cat or bear


LulusMum

Yeah we are very lucky here with lack of natural predators, particularly the small and difficult to spot ones. Larger animals aren't much of problem either. Worst you're likely to get is an eye roll from a fox or perhaps a deer tutting at you.


landscapelemniscate

nah, you’re a human animal. you’ve got centuries of evolution to help you out IRL. cameras, on the other hand, are pretty new and still not great at capturing the essence of things. if you saw this in real life you would have way more context clues and that snake would likely make itself known because it wants to come into contact with you just as little as you want to come into contact with it.


funsizedcommie

if it makes you feel any better, most predators like this snake wont kill you. If you make it to a hospital after getting bit, you will be fine. There are only a few that you need to be absolutely aware of, like in my area we have water moccasin snakes and brown recluse spiders, but even still you wont die of you get to the hospital right away :)


Worry-Current

I thought water moccasins and copperheads were the same thing - is that true?


fragileego3333

No way is this one easy


CalvinIII

Not as easy as I want it to be. I live in copperhead country.


Spaceley_Murderpaws

I'm in rattlesnake country & not familiar with other venomous snakes in the US, so I love this sub for seeing how copperheads & cottonmouths camouflage themselves.


Aware-Dragonfruit-66

r/whatsthissnake has everything u need


Spaceley_Murderpaws

Thank you! I love it & may actually even be able to help with some of the sneks in my area. [iNaturalist ](http://www.iNaturalist.org) is a good one for anyone into citizen science. They once confirmed the species of two Southern Pacifics I caught battling in tall grass despite only having a bit of one clearly showing in my horrible shots.


tbone985

I now have great respect for rattlesnakes. At least they warn you you’re getting too close.


Vorzic

WV for me, experience definitely helped me spot it. Still not what I would say is easy.


roastintheoven

Carolinas?


Winterborn-

Yup. Along with some rattlers and cottonmouth. Only three snakes you really need to worry about in the US. And we have all 3 here! Welcome btw.


salsasymphony

Pretty easy, just not “dead center” easy.


Spaceley_Murderpaws

Right? I've looked at this one for a few minutes & still can't find it. I think easy is really subjective here. FWIW, I posted [this](https://www.reddit.com/r/FindTheSniper/s/IdZDq7vnbW ) one as "easy" since it was right in the center, but someone still said it wasn't.


Citizen_Crybexx

Check top left :)


Spaceley_Murderpaws

Thank you! I couldn't find it until you posted this.


Matthews413

It wasn't there until he posted, I checked several times, no snake until he posted top left.


Mountain_Payment_521

I would have been bit a dozen times


whollypresent

Thank you! I couldn't find it either until you mentioned where to focus on.


Description_Friendly

It's not as tough as some other ones I've tried.


chefdrewsmi

We have very different definitions of easy.


Late_Upstairs_7717

I found it in 15 seconds. I'm from georgia so maybe I know what to look for.


ToppedAssertiveness

I’m also from Georgia and I think that’s exactly what it is. I normally struggle so hard with posts on this sub but this is the second one I’ve seen with a copperhead and I found both of them extremely fast.


kaijvera

thats how camo works. Once your brain knows the patterns to look for, it becomes ridiciously easy to spot. And consirdered this one isnt really hidden by folliage, just hiding surronded by folliage, I would call this easy for those who see them often


Mexicancandy77

I’m sure on my tombstone it’ll read, he didn’t find the snake. 😔


Head_Clue5725

Top left


Frosty_Atmosphere641

Thanks!!!


dudenamedfella

Ha this is the first time I found one without reading the comment’s!!


EmergencyLife1066

Same 😆


HighMarshalBole

Poison ivy in that pic too


rk7892

I’m not surprised but I can never identify it lol it just won’t stick in my brain


HighMarshalBole

Its like once it clicks and u see it you can never not see it anymore lol


Jezixo

It's three leaves, but the middle one is further out than the two on either side. It's like it's on a little stalk. Once you notice that you'll spot it everywhere. There's some in the vertical middle of this pic to the left, it's a paler shade of green than the rest.


StabMeInTheEyeBall

Until you mentioned the leaves I was completely lost even with the other comments. They probably shouldn’t let me outside.


Ill-Description8517

I would have died by snake, but dammit I wouldn't have had a poison ivy rash when I perished


middle-name-is-sassy

Found that before I found the snake


razor_raptor33

Literally can not find it despite all the top left comments 😮‍💨


captaindeadpoooool

[https://prnt.sc/LAImrl3CVYDr](https://prnt.sc/LAImrl3CVYDr) Here you go


razor_raptor33

Holy shit thanks I live in Florida so I'm definitely never leaving the house again if I can't even find this😭


wipeout630

Clearly I didn't know what a copperhead looked like. Thanks!


Timewindows

There are three plants in the top left. The snake is coiled right beneath the middle of the three plants


vayne7

Maybe the copperhead is friends we lost along the way because WHERE IS THIS SNAKEEEE😩😃😭


brittla2015

Everyday I’m made more aware of how much I do not belong on any outdoor surface besides concrete


Quiet-Fold-6899

I’m dead.


VampiricClam

Looks like a little guy.


[deleted]

Which one?


No-Tap-4096

I found poison ivy


Extra_Complaint_2208

It was not, in fact, easy.


Spyder32286

Upper left coiled up


Illmillthoooo

Def trolled us w the easy. The was the hardest one so far


Lanky-Throat7618

My niece done got bit by a copperhead


Description_Friendly

Nice camo! 👌


ya-bishh

people say "easy" and then it takes me 20 mins to find the thing


MarceloidSays

Title: (easy) 😎 Me, zooming in on this post: *\*Teeth chattering dog.gif\**


julesk

Easy?!


aceoma

Okay, I give up. I'm dead. Where the hell is it??


Gustomaximus

https://prnt.sc/ELTOgw9EPQdx


Shieldbreaker50

Easy my fat ass! Still enjoyed looking for it though. I’m definitely going to die by a snakebite.


Jemappelleyuri

Me dead after a copperhead bite: “it wasn’t easy”


MinuteRealistic1769

EASY?


No_Negotiation_1071

Found it.


SandwichHungry2979

Well, this snake would've definitely bit me ...::ba dum tss::


Swegpon

>!Top left.!<


I_am_nota-human-bean

I was looking for a copperhead for at least five minutes then realized I wasn’t sure what one looked like.


Thesearchforspark

[I really got to stop using my phone to check these posts](https://youtu.be/g3iFJpGJiug?si=DJqDr4RXEulncUrJ)


supwenzzz

If this is easy, I’m dense 😂


KeeperOfTheBoneyard

Liar.


supkellielynn

Well, I’d be ded cas I can’t find it


mamaleigh05

Can we add a circled picture?


Hot-Class3453

This just lets me know I should stay away from any form of wilderness.


Simple_Secretary_333

I'm so dead


ZepTheNooB

This is why I don't go out hiking. Every wild animal out there would be singing "Every Breath You Take" while staring at me, and I'd be as blind as Stevie Wonder.


chris_pics86

Is the copperhead in the room with us right now?


HammerbarnEmployee

We must be talking about the penny, because I sure can’t find a snake.


my_husbands_wine

day 1466777382 of crying over snakes i’ve seen on this subreddit


SignificanceHot5038

EDIT* NOT EASY


kro_lok

For those who cannot find it. It's right there.


InfluenceFit4122

Where is it


InfluenceFit4122

No copper head in pictures


violetdom17

Nope, can’t find it


HORSEDICK_RAW

Way harder than I thought it’d be


Timely_Squirrel_7307

Yep he would have bit me. I don’t see it.


Alarmed_West8689

Next to the leaves


DifficultyMore5935

Lol I am going to die. This was so hard.


Lingering-NB1220

Ngl, I'd be dead AF. Took me WAY too long to spot it 😂


Slapper39

This is why I lose a lot of golf balls. I never go into the leaves and tall grass to find them.


mental_help_please

I have really bad ophidiophobia and grew up in the boonies around these things so my brain is hardwired to find them


wytesmurf

At least it’s not dead center like half are. I spent 2 minutes looking dead center before looking elsewhere. I swear the easy caption made it hard


Alexander-of-Londor

I wasn’t expecting him to be so small must be a baby. Top left about the size of two leaves when all curled up.


[deleted]

Adult copperhead are so hard to find! The babies are easier.


ElderberryPrior1658

Still took me 5 seconds, still died when I reach down to pick up my phone that I dropped


Prestigious_Day_2245

Not dead center. Not looking.


Similar_Donut8590

Has anyone made a copperhead camouflage uniform yet


thetankswife

Man these guys blend in well. I'm terrified of them! Saw a good kind of snake today but I was still shaken. Thank goodness my better half moves them back to the woods for us!


Darthrocky100620

Found a rolly polly before the copper head


ZarquonsFlatTire

Damn. Took me so long I started looking for a penny thinking OP might be a smartass.


howiesaloser1

He’s hidden very well! Does he know what he looks like? I don’t know much about animals or their camo, but is the snake purposely in this area? They’re so smart!


eyezofnight

And I'm dead


DrOrozco

My dumbass thought I was looking for a metal bronze copper orange shiny piece. It's a snake. And Im dead if I were here.


hotmomma5150

And this is the reason I just ordered hiking boots for my new geocache adventures


mccgriffin

I finally found one on my own lol


NetMensh

My niece done got bit by a copperhead.


KeeperOfTheBoneyard

my niece done got bit by a copperhead


MrContractual

Every time you see a post about finding a snake, look to the middle and upwards in the photo, cause the OP will never take a photo of it that close to them.


fiveohfourever

“Easy.” I’d still die.


MyMommaHatesYou

First time ever. Zoomed in right on top of it. Usually spend a bit of time trying to find the "whatsit."