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Agkistrodon contortrix mokasen
This was a small specimen, approximately 28 - 36 cm. long, curled up in a sunny spot on a cool Spring day.
Mixed hardwood, mesophytic forest floor.
Based upon the location, I am identifying this as the A. contortrix mokasen subspecies.
Spotted on Apr 24, 2004
Submitted on Nov 12, 2013
5 Comments
Nice mimetism. Please consider to include your picture in Mimetic Animals mission
Found this while hunting for mushrooms and I almost did not see it among the leaf litter.
Super duper gorgeous!
They are so pretty! Excellent shot!
WoW! Look at that perfect camouflage!