Copperheads are one of four venomous snakes in the state, but according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, their venom is not very strong and deaths are “extremely rare.” If you are bitten by a copperhead, however, even if you do not feel symptoms, it is important to get medical attention right away.
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DUANE SHERRILL Regional Editor It’s copperhead season in Tennessee and state wildlife officials are urging the public to be aware of what might be lurking…
