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Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

Description:

Agkistrodon piscivorus is a venomous snake, a species of pit viper, found in the southeastern USA. Adults are large and capable of delivering a painful and potentially fatal bite. When antagonized, they will stand their ground by coiling their bodies and displaying their fangs

Habitat:

This snake was spotted at a reptile park in South Africa.

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Smith Zoo
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Western Cape, South Africa

Spotted on Oct 6, 2012
Submitted on Oct 12, 2012

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