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.
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.
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