December 2018 PMID 29792342

Misidentification of copperhead and cottonmouth snakes following snakebites.

Robert D Cox, Christina S Parker, Erin C E Cox, Michael B Marlin, Robert L Galli

Mentions

38
Peak: 1 in Feb 2019
across 3 sources since Feb 2019

Extended reach

29,372
potential audience

Total likes

492

Video views

20,307

Mentions per month

Feb 2019 – Feb 2022

Where it's discussed

  • News32 articles
  • X / Twitter5 posts
  • YouTube1 videos

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions reflect a balanced recognition of the importance of correct snake identification, with comments like 'Misidentification has serious consequences' and noting the mislabeling rates. The tone suggests curiosity and concern about the real-world implications, with some posts emphasizing the dangers of cottonmouths over copperheads, which underscores the article’s impact on public safety awareness.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions seem to accept the findings, especially with comments noting that cottonmouths are more venomous and highlighting the common misidentification issue.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate interest, with some expressing concern about snake identification and potential danger, but overall the discussion remains somewhat superficial.

EngagementHigh engagement

Many users actively discuss the implications of misidentification, referencing specific factors like juvenile identification, which indicates deeper engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussion recognizes the significance of correct identification for safety and medical treatment, suggesting the article could influence medical and herpetological practices.

Top posts

Most liked on X and Bluesky
SpaceyG
@SpaceyG · X

Actually, copperheads aren't horribly venomous. It's the cottonmouths that are worse. And "forty percent of the snakes identified as copperheads were actually cottonmouth snakes. Juvenile cottonmouth snakes were often identified as copperhead snakes." https://t.co/sMmT3dQYTQ

Sep 27, 2021 · 5,044 followers View post →
Manuel Caballero
@cabasev · X

RT @Clin_Tox: Misidentification of copperhead and cottonmouth snakes following snakebites https://t.co/CJHONWkzO5 https://t.co/VQDOReaaId

Dec 8, 2019 · 5 shares · 2,904 followers View post →
GOALIES! WITH KNIVES!
@SparkleTindi · X

@AlongsideWild Good thing too: https://t.co/NZgbw2QOEM

Jun 3, 2021 · 707 followers View post →
ToxAndBeyond
@ToxAndBeyond · X

"Misidentification of copperhead and cottonmouth snakes following snakebites." https://t.co/efA96LlYkx

Mar 12, 2019 · 200 followers View post →

All mentions

SpaceyG
@SpaceyG · X

Actually, copperheads aren't horribly venomous. It's the cottonmouths that are worse. And "forty percent of the snakes identified as copperheads were actually cottonmouth snakes. Juvenile cottonmouth snakes were often identified as copperhead snakes." https://t.co/sMmT3dQYTQ

Sep 27, 2021 · 5,044 followers View post →
GOALIES! WITH KNIVES!
@SparkleTindi · X

@AlongsideWild Good thing too: https://t.co/NZgbw2QOEM

Jun 3, 2021 · 707 followers View post →
Manuel Caballero
@cabasev · X

RT @Clin_Tox: Misidentification of copperhead and cottonmouth snakes following snakebites https://t.co/CJHONWkzO5 https://t.co/VQDOReaaId

Dec 8, 2019 · 5 shares · 2,904 followers View post →
ToxAndBeyond
@ToxAndBeyond · X

"Misidentification of copperhead and cottonmouth snakes following snakebites." https://t.co/efA96LlYkx

Mar 12, 2019 · 200 followers View post →
ToxAndBeyond
@ToxAndBeyond · X

"Misidentification of copperhead and cottonmouth snakes following snakebites." https://t.co/efA96LlYkx

Feb 12, 2019 · 200 followers View post →