copperhead

• Sustantivo que designa una serpiente venenosa: ya sea una víbora de foseta de color cobrizo propia del este de Estados Unidos, ya sea una serpiente de tono rojizo-marrón originaria de Australia.

A noun referring to a venomous snake, either the common coppery brown pit viper found in the eastern United States or a reddish-brown snake native to Australia.

1. North American pit viperB2formalamerican

   A venomous snake with a coppery-brown head and body, found in the eastern and central United States.

   Cabeza de cobre

   • The copperhead is responsible for many snake bites in the US.
   • We spotted a copperhead hiding under a log in the forest.
   • Copperheads are known for their excellent camouflage among leaves.

2. Australian venomous snakeB2formalaustralian

   A venomous, slow-moving snake with a reddish-brown color, native to Australia.

   serpiente cobriza australiana

   • The Australian copperhead is often found near water sources.
   • Despite its venom, the copperhead is not aggressive.
   • Hikers in Tasmania should be aware of copperhead habitats.