If the ID turns out to be correct you might want to report it to the
Colorado Herpetological Societey <http://coloherp.org/about/contact.php>
and/or the Colorado Division of Wildlife
<http://wildlife.state.co.us/askdow/index.asp>
The herp society's list of species native to Colorado is here.
<http://wildlife.state.co.us/askdow/index.asp> It agrees with our other
sources; no copperheads in Colorado. This list is reportedly taken from
the Colorado Division of Wildlife but I couldn't find it on their site.
I also found it interesting that you found this snake exposed in 42
degree weather. I'm surprised he was even able to move let alone get
into a defensive posture at that temperature.
Chuck Norcutt
NSURIT@xxxxxxx wrote:
>
> Your reference material gives you the same information as does my google
> search. I would say one of two things has occurred: 1) I didn't ID it
> correctly
> or 2) I found a copperhead where it wasn't commonly found. Perhaps the
> photos will tell the story. I should have them back by next week. Bill
> Barber
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