Mind your step on rocky ground,

Careful putting your foot down;

There's a creature that habits there,

To avoid him you must beware.



In the crevasses and under stones,

This cold-blooded denizen makes his home;

The copperhead is full of spite,

The only viper with a silent bite.



Stretched out lazing in the sun,

His peaceful act don't fool me none;

His insides are mean and cold,

And he'll lash out like a lightning bolt.



Coiled and waiting that's his plan,

To take what he can take when he can;

Friendship ain't no thing he heeds,

Victims are his only need.



On the ground keep a watchful eye,

Wear your boots laced every eye;

The copperhead is full of spite,

The only viper with the silent bite