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Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

Description:

A common, venomous snake found throughout the southern portion of the L48. Differentiated from similar non-venomous snakes (e.g. watersnakes) by the eye (not visible in these photos) and angular head shape. Also known as the Water Moccasin.

Habitat:

Wetlands

Notes:

Nearly in molt

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3 Comments

Marshall2
Marshall2 10 years ago

Wow! Haven't seen one of these in a while! Nice!

Maria dB
Maria dB 10 years ago

Nice spotting!

LisaPowers
LisaPowers 10 years ago

Nice spotting and information Liam!

Liam
Spotted by
Liam

Augusta, Georgia, USA

Spotted on Jul 22, 2013
Submitted on Sep 18, 2013

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