October marks the start of baby copperhead season, a time when the venomous snakes are more active and easier to overlook on trails and in yards.
The young snakes are often found in damp, shaded areas such as under logs, rocks, or flowerpots. They can be identified by their distinctive yellow-green tail tips.
Wildlife officials advise people to stay alert while hiking or gardening and to give snakes space if encountered. Copperheads, which help control rodent populations by preying on mice and small mammals, should be left alone, according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.
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