If I am not mistaken,the Copperhead is a more aggressive snake than the Rattlesnake.

Either way,I would not like to be in close proximity to either one.

The venom in these snakes is basically a digestive enzyme and from what I have heard,the venom of the Copperhead is a more destructive enzyme.

My classmate of many years ago was one of the founding Doctors' of the Miami/Dade Venom One squad. They are quite busy in that area handling snake calls as well as 'gator calls. Better them then me.

Wayne