What are Copperhead Snakes?

9. Copperhead Dens and Hibernation

Copperheads are social reptiles that enjoy wooded and rocky areas that give them somewhere warm to bask when it's cooler. Having a warm space near a pond or stream gives them a chance to catch any prey that will need to take a drink. They create their dens on the sides of hills that get sunlight and warmth. These dens are shared space that usually include other species of snakes. Hibernation helps the snakes survive the colder months, and every year they return to the same location.