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Western Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscovorus

Photo by BradyMcGowan
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30.3695, -86.283

Field Notes

Description:

Beautiful adult W. Cottonmouth found with three other adults in the same small area.

Habitat:

Found along a small natural dam of branches and leaves. All four Cottonmouths were hidden under it, with presumably more that I didn't see. The dam was in between a large swampy area that leads to the Cumberland River.

Notes:

Only the first Cottonmouth got defensive, but only after I spooked it. All others were calm, reclusive, and shy. This trail has a very healthy population of snakes.

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PublishedApril 4, 2020

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