I agree with the other posters, that statement is not very accurate at all. Saying that a copperhead bite is akin to bee or wasp stings is ridiculous. I also agree with Greg that saying that there have been 0 fatalities for copperhead bites is pretty presumptive. I would guess there have been some, just not very recently (in cases of severe envenomation, there is AV available nowadays...). Also as mentioned, copperhead bites that result in substantial envenomation can produce necrosis, muscle and nerve damage, and yes, even amputation. I've seen pictures of amputated digits due to copperhead bites myself. I'd much rather be stung by a bee

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