Garter snakes prefer temperate, densely forested wetland areas and are most often found near water ... splotchy patterns ...

Here's what you should know about the copperhead in Ohio. One of three venomous snakes native to Ohio, the copperhead is "uncommon" in the Buckeye State, according to the Reptiles of Ohio Field ...

Brumation is similar ... reverse pattern — darker “tornadoes” over a lighter background. These snakes are usually found near water, as they eat fish and amphibians.) Baby copperheads are ...