A rare copperhead snake was reportedly spotted in Attleboro, Massachusetts. Here's what to know about the venomous species.

Using a photo from the city, the state herpetologist identified it as a northern watersnake, a much more common, nonvenomous snake. The post Report of rare, venomous snake in Mass. city likely ‘a case of misidentification,

A rare venomous snake was spotted in Massachusetts on July 9, officials said, and was reported to have bitten two dogs.