A teenager is on the mend today after experts say he was bitten by a potentially venomous snake in Weston.



Animal Control officials say he was visiting Devil's Den Preserve on Monday when he tried to touch the snake.



Experts believe it was a copperhead, but cannot be sure at this time.



Officials say the boy was taken to Norwalk Hospital for treatment.



Experts say not to disturb snakes seen in the wild.