A typical copperhead found in the Southeast.
A student in Lightsey Bridge apartments was recently bitten by a snake believed to be a copperhead. The victim was treated and is recovering.
There is no need for alarm, but it is a good time to remind you of some general information about snakes from Clemson’s Department of Forestry and Environmental Conservation:
Most snakes in the Southeast are non-venomous and completely harmless. We have only two venomous species in the Upstate (copperheads and timber rattlesnakes). There are several guides available to help you tell the difference between venomous and non-venomous snakes.
If you encounter a snake and do not know what species it is, you should not pick it up or interact with it. Many snakebites result from someone trying to move or harm a snake.
When spending time in the woods or in places with rock piles, brush piles or stacked firewood, it’s always a good idea to look where you are placing your hands and feet beforehand.
If you are bitten by a snake, stay calm and remember that most snakes are not venomous and bites from venomous snakes in the U.S. are rarely fatal. If you believe the bite came from a venomous snake:
