#But his fangs are hinged so he doesn't pose much of a biting risk when relaxed :3

[cxpperhead]

Copperhead is Solenoglyphous, meaning his fangs are retractable. Most of the time, they're neatly folded out of the way so that he doesn't bite himself (or anybody else he'd prefer not to harm) but all his fangs are incredibly sharp, his rear fangs being even thicker than the prominent strikers up front. Regarding his toxin, Copperhead's venom is unique, being highly acidic so even a spray can cause corrosive damage against unprotected eyes and flesh.

#🐍 || headcanons #🐍 || musings #Took that nap and feel better! #Just thinking more about Copperhead's biology though #He's got more in common with vipers than Proteroglyphous or rear-biting species #It doesn't matter because one quick bite and you'll be in a world of pain anyhow #Or spray - Copperhead's toxins in Path to Hell were gnarly #But his fangs are hinged so he doesn't pose much of a biting risk when relaxed :3 #His tail can constrict people and things so he's dangerous at either end of his body