LOR. This was a small copperhead [approximately 38 centimeters (about 15 inches) long] seen basking in the late afternoon sun at the edge of an unpaved road. The coarse gravel may have provided warmth to the snake as the day had been a rather cool one for May in MS.
Large 2.5' female with bold stripe last seen 3/25/23. Scar behind left eye.
Very large!