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Cottonmouth

Description:

Juvenile Cottonmouth, one of many that live in this area. The one on the right is in the defensive posture. Poisonous at birth. Pattern becomes indistinct when mature. Will bite if molested.

Habitat:

Waterways, Lakes, ponds, and swamps.

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3 Comments

AmandaMartinez
AmandaMartinez 12 years ago

Ooooo. Be careful!!

Art3
Art3 12 years ago

OK, Same results

Ashish Nimkar
Ashish Nimkar 12 years ago

Snakes called venomous... Its their weapon..!!

Art3
Spotted by
Art3

Illinois, USA

Spotted on Mar 15, 2009
Submitted on Sep 23, 2011

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