Weston teen bit by snake at Devil's Den

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

News 12 Staff

Jul 8, 2015, 10:03 PM

Updated 3,378 days ago

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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.