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Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

Description:

The only semi-aquatic viper. Also the only venomous water snake in North America. Flashes the white lining in its mouth when threatened. Despite their bad reputation, they are not aggressive snakes. Also known as "Water Moccassin".

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2 Comments

LisaPowers
LisaPowers 11 years ago

Love the photo and the description!

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South Carolina, USA

Spotted on May 8, 2012
Submitted on Dec 8, 2012

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