Eastern copperheads spotted at Piedmont Uplands

September 22, 2026

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Eastern Copperheads logged 20 observations in the past 30 days with the most recent on 2026-09-20, including 5 sightings explicitly flagged as Threatened status, confirming the species' legal protection and presence in the area.¹

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