Bushwalk Australia

The copperhead snake is the only Australian venomous snake found above the snowline, and is active in weather usually considered too cold for snakes

Highland Copperhead – this species occurs in woodland and open forest, usually near water (especially still water such as in wetlands and small creeks). It also inhabits disturbed areas such as grazing lands and cleared areas. The snake shelters under fallen timber in deep matted vegetation such as tussock grasses, in abandoned burrows and under large flat stones.

Danger to humans and first aid

Copperheads tend to be secretive and prefer to avoid encounters with humans. If cornered a copperhead will hiss loudly, flatten its body and thrash or flick about, but usually without biting. Further provocation will cause the snake to lash out and bite. The venom is powerfully neurotoxic, haemolytic and cytotoxic, and a bite from an adult of any of the species may be potentially fatal without medical assistance.

http://australianmuseum.net.au/copperhead

north-north-west wrote:So?

Don't get the big fuss about snakes. You're far more likely to be hurt driving up to wherever you're going walking.

north-north-west wrote:So? Don't get the big fuss about snakes. You're far more likely to be hurt driving up to wherever you're going walking.

peregrinator wrote:So I read this as a this is a useful warning.

north-north-west wrote:Don't get the big fuss about snakes. You're far more likely to be hurt driving up to wherever you're going walking.