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agk·istrodon con·tor·trix

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  1. copperhead, Agkistrodon contortrixnoun

    common coppery brown pit viper of upland eastern United States

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  1. agkistrodon contortrix

    Agkistrodon contortrix, commonly known as the copperhead, is a species of venomous snake, a pit viper, native to the eastern parts of North America. It is typically medium-sized and is distinguished by its hourglass shaped bands and coppery-brown head. Copperheads are ambush predators that mainly feed on small rodents, birds, and other small animals. They are known for their defensive nature and will often freeze or slowly slither away when approached, but can become aggressive when threatened or cornered.

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  1. Agkistrodon contortrix

    Agkistrodon contortrix is a species of venomous snake endemic to North America, a member of the Crotalinae subfamily. The common name for the species is the "copperhead." The behavior of Agkistrodon contortrix may lead to accidental encounters with humans. Five subspecies are currently recognized, including the nominate subspecies described here.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of agkistrodon contortrix in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of agkistrodon contortrix in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1


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