After authorities in Attleboro warned residents about reports a rare venomous snake, state wildlife officials said the snake was likely misidentified and is actually a much more common, nonvenomous serpent.

The snake, believed to be a rare copperhead, was reported along Attleboro’s Ten Mile River near Milk Street, officials wrote.

A rare copperhead snake was reportedly spotted in Attleboro, Massachusetts. Here's what to know about the venomous species.