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Broad-banded Copperhead (Agkistrodon laticinctus)

Broad-banded Copperhead

Agkistrodon laticinctus

About the Broad-banded Copperhead

Agkistrodon laticinctus, commonly known as the broad-banded copperhead, is a venomous pit viper species, formerly considered a subspecies of Agkistrodon contortrix, which is found in the southern United States, from Kansas, through Oklahoma and throughout central Texas.

Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Broad-banded Copperhead?

The scientific name of the Broad-banded Copperhead is Agkistrodon laticinctus.

How many Broad-banded Copperhead sightings have been recorded?

5,576 observations of the Broad-banded Copperhead have been recorded on iNaturalist.

5,576 observations on iNaturalist
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