A highly detailed image of an Agkistrodon contortrix, commonly known as the copperhead snake, coiled among dry leaves in a dense forest. Its coppery-brown scales, adorned with distinctive hourglass-shaped patterns, blend seamlessly with the earthy tones of the forest floor. The snake's golden eyes, with vertical slit pupils, radiate an alert and mysterious expression. Soft, filtered sunlight seeps through the canopy, accentuating the intricate texture of its scales and casting an eerie yet mesmerizing atmosphere over the scene.
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