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Agkistrodon piscivorous leucostoma
The dark back of this snake is not well patterned, except in juveniles. The dorsal scales are weakly keeled. The pupils are vertical slits. The head is visibly wider than the neck. There is a dark stripe from the neck through the eye and up to the tip of the snout, this is most easily seen in juveniles. There is a heat sensing pit between (but below) the eye and nostril on either side of the face. There is a white line on the upper lip. The ground color of the belly is light, but the belly has many large dark blotches that make it look dark. There is a single row of scales under the tail, a single anal plate, and no rattle. The neonate has a yellow to yellow-green tail tip. (information from "A Field Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles of Oklahoma")
Wildlife Management Area with lots of water
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Thanks to both of you. The snake was really well behaved once it was on the hook. It held on and didn't try to bolt. It never struck during the entire shoot and like most cottonmouths I've dealt with, only wanted to get away.
very cool shots!
Awesome series of photos! Is it better to be the one holding the hook, or taking the photo......or did you accomplish both? Just messing with ya:)