> Missouri Conservationist May 1999, Volume 60, Issue 5.
>
> Article: Copperheads in Missouri, Page 17 By Tom Johnson.
>
> Page 21 of the article debunks this myth -- "Black Snakes breed
with
> Copperheads during floods and produce venomous black snakes. Not true.
This
> myth has no biological basis and does not happen. Black rat snakes are not
> closely related to copperheads and have no interest in breeding with
venomous
> copperheads. Such a union would not produce viable offspring."
>
> Tom Johnson is a Herpetologist that works for the Missouri Department
of
> Conservation sine 1977. He has written a book called "The Amphibians and
> Reptiles of Missouri." This book is available from the Missouri Dept. of
> Conservation for $12.50 plus $2.00 shipping and handling and $. 79 sales
tax
> for MO residents to order the book write the MDC Nature Shop, PO Box 180,
> Jefferson City, MO 65102. or call 573-751-4115 ext 325.
>
> Sammy Moppin
> Section 1 Commander
> Northern Missouri District.
>
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