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Agkistrodon contortrix mokasen
This snake is common to parts of Southern Indiana. Was more numerous before people killed their numbers down. This snake was on an earthen dam out in the open. Will bite if molested, but won't seek you out to bite.Mistaken for the common water snake.
Blends well with leaves and likes being in crevices of rocks. An ambush predator.
Spotted on Jul 19, 2010
Submitted on Sep 19, 2011
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